Articles by Guillermo Whpei
Opinion columns by Guillermo Whpei on human rights, democracy and international affairs, published on the website of Fundación para la Democracia.
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Nipah virus in India and global negotiations to prevent future pandemics
As WHO supports the assessment of the outbreak in West Bengal, member states are moving forward on the PABS system to share pathogens and benefits equ…
UN questions mass arrests in France during farmer protests over the EU-Mercosur agreement
The arrest of 52 protesters reignited the debate over the impact of the trade agreement and the state’s handling of social protest, United Nations exp…
UN warns of a financial crisis threatening global programs and operations
The organization ended 2025 with record arrears in unpaid contributions, and the Secretary-General warned that the lack of funds jeopardizes humanitar…
Textile dump in the Atacama Desert and a call for Chile to enforce the court ruling
A ruling by the First Environmental Court of Antofagasta ordered a 10-year remediation plan. However, the appeal filed by the State Defense Council ke…
Brazil eliminates mother-to-child transmission of HIV, marking a public health milestone
WHO validated Brazil for meeting the criteria to eliminate vertical transmission of HIV, an achievement built on access to health care, prenatal care …
Lack of funding for nature worsens the political and social crisis
The lack of investment in nature-based solutions exposes the limitations of the global financial system, with visible consequences such as the wildfir…
UN again expresses concern over the use of force in ICE operations in the United States
The death of a man during an operation by federal agents in Minneapolis adds to other recent incidents and fuels the debate over law enforcement pract…
UNESCO celebrates African and Afro-descendant culture as a common heritage
The World Day highlights the cultural diversity of Africa and its diasporas, as well as their role in building identities, dialogue and social cohesio…
Asylum restrictions and humanitarian consequences in a world in conflict
With record numbers of displaced people worldwide, international human rights organizations are warning about the tightening of asylum policies, espec…
UN holds emergency session to debate the crackdown on protests in Iran
The meeting was requested by several States in response to reports of deaths, detentions and excessive use of force against protesters. The United Nat…
A decade after the murder of Berta Cáceres, calls for guarantees of non-repetition
This year, 2026, marks ten years since the murder of Indigenous environmental activist Berta Cáceres. In its final report, the Interdisciplinary Group…
ICE under scrutiny after the killing of Renee Good
Protests across the country, resignations among federal prosecutors and criticism from human rights organizations reopen the debate over the use of fe…
Journalism and the right to information amid the Venezuelan crisis
In contexts of political crisis and institutional repression, such as the one Venezuela is experiencing following the U.S. military intervention, pres…
The fight against transphobia as a fundamental pillar of human rights
Transgender communities are among the most vulnerable targets in a landscape of regressive policies and the defunding of human rights institutions. An…
The alarming decline of freedom of expression over the past decade
According to UNESCO assessments, freedom of expression has declined worldwide by 10% since 2012. Hate speech, online harassment and the constant attac…
Violence in the Islamic world and the need to preserve peace
In a world marked by the conflict in the Gaza Strip and civilian terrorism in various parts of the East, the primacy of a human rights perspective bec…
Violent attack in Sydney renews the call to fight racism and antisemitism
The attack during a Jewish celebration in the Australian city raised the alarm among international bodies, which called for the eradication of hatred …
Prison violence once again puts human rights in jeopardy
Reports of mistreatment, torture and inhumane overcrowding in detention facilities continue unabated in various parts of the world. Humanitarian bodie…
Policies that put the rights of women and gender-diverse people at risk
The emergence of increasingly regressive bills and proposals on gender equality is raising concern in the human rights world. The case of Peru and its…
Repression of social protest among the main concerns of human rights organizations
Episodes such as the social violence in Nepal months ago or the repressive deployment in Argentina over the past two years have put human rights bodie…
Ukraine: The war crimes debate keeps international bodies on edge
With peace negotiation talks underway, international organizations fear that the search for a resolution will leave unpunished the complaints of mistr…
The conviction of a media activist in Hong Kong revives concern over press freedom
The court conviction of media businessman Jimmy Lai has been seen by international bodies as a deadly blow to political dissent in the region. A serio…
International bodies demand answers from Syria over human rights violations
Almost a year after the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime, concerns persist over the lack of progress in investigations into missing persons. Organiz…
Digital violence against women as a form of sexist abuse
Cyberbullying, harassment and violence exercised through digital dynamics are gaining relevance in the struggle to eradicate sexist violence. The warn…
Argentine social entrepreneur, the son of a family of Palestinian immigrants, internationally recognized for his commitment to human rights, the promotion of a culture of peace and the fight against modern slavery.