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Inter-American Human Rights Court delivers long-awaited justice for the people of La Oroya, Peru

Posted June 25th, 2024

The Inter-American Human Rights Court recently found the State of Peru responsible for violating the rights of residents of the Andean town of La Oroya, who had been exposed to decades of toxic emissions from a metallurgical complex located in the heart of the town.

Inter-American Human Rights Court delivers long-awaited justice for the people of La Oroya, Peru

Posted April 24th, 2024

On March 22, the Inter-American Human Rights Court found the State of Peru responsible for violating the rights of residents of the Andean town of La Oroya, who had been exposed to decades of toxic emissions from a metallurgical complex located in the heart of the town.

Preventing human rights abuses by corporations

Posted April 28th, 2022

The need for companies to refrain from infringing upon the human rights of others was emphasized in an Ecumenical Advocacy Days workshop this week.

A sweeping view of Latin America and the Caribbean in only 17 minutes

Posted March 29th, 2022

A new video produced by World Mission’s Latin America and Caribbean office takes viewers through a sweep of the region, checking in with mission co-workers and PC(USA) partners to help Presbyterians learn more about their work and their love for the region and its people.

Peruvian Young Adult Volunteers are blazing new trails for the program

Posted August 26th, 2021

Once again the Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) Program is breaking new ground.

‘The fierce urgency of now’

Posted February 17th, 2020

As stewards of God’s Creation, we are challenged to care for planet Earth and all its inhabitants.