This resource provides an overview of the ways in which the RED-DH program partnered with local organizations to recognize the rights of indigenous peoples.
Resource - Project Success Story
This final report summarizes the achievements and outcomes of the Criminal Justice System Strengthened Project in the Dominican Republic.
Resource - Project Report
Cycles of violence in Mexico continue to take a toll on civilians, necessitating greater accountability in Mexico’s human rights system.
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Juan is an expert in social policy, with over 14 years of experience working on the implementation and evaluation of Colombian national policies to overcome extreme poverty. He currently serves as the Deputy Chief of Party…
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The impact investing model Pay for Success (PFS) has gained traction in the United States to support criminal justice-oriented programs. Ariana Szepesi-Colmenares asks: Shouldn’t the development community look more closely at PFS’ potential to achieve results in Latin America, too?
Blog Post
Ariana Szepesi-Colmenares, a citizen security and governance specialist with 13 years of international development experience, serves as Chemonics’ Director for New Business Development in Latin America and the Caribbean, overseeing business development across a wide array…
Person - Specialist
To hold government accountable, CSOs must go beyond traditional efforts to combat human rights violations by collaborating with others, including the information and communications technology sector, to maximize their impact.
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Enrique Betancourt is the director of the Citizens Security Initiative at Chemonics, where he contributes to a portfolio of citizen security and justice projects implemented across Latin America and the Caribbean. His work focuses on establishing…
Person - Specialist
Rosa Jimenez is a lawyer and democracy and governance expert with more than 10 years of experience managing USAID projects in the Dominican Republic, Pakistan, and Nicaragua. She is the former deputy chief of party on…
Person - Contributor
To keep the peace following its 52-year armed conflict, Colombia must protect vulnerable populations’ human rights and prevent human rights violations from recurring.
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The Dominican Republic needs a stronger criminal justice system to provide high-quality legal services and cultivate public trust.
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A new threat analysis framework is helping authorities anticipate where violence is likely to occur.
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