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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Exploitation in the fashion world under human rights scrutiny
Labor exploitation, obstacles to union organizing and the environmental impact of discarded waste are some of the textile industry problems that most …
Attacks on human rights in Palestine continue unabated
Despite the ceasefire, recent killings of Palestinians by Israeli security forces in the West Bank have raised concern among international bodies. Acc…
The criminalization of human rights activism remains a cause for concern
Waves of anti-rights movements, combined with the repressive apparatus of various states, are putting defenders of humanitarian causes in jeopardy aro…
Prison violence revives the human rights debate in Ecuador
The deterioration of living conditions, the absence of public policies and the growing number of deaths in prisons have placed the Ecuadorian state at…
Persecution and censorship in Russia keep international organizations on alert
The third arrest of a well-known group of street musicians over their protest messages has raised concern among international organizations. Warnings …
The humanitarian crisis in Sudan that worries international organizations
Population displacement, famine, gender-based violence and children’s rights at risk amid a relentless civil war. Despite international agreements, at…
The proliferation of small arms raises concern over its impact on social violence
The United Nations warned about how the increase in the carrying of small arms affects homicide rates, gender-based violence and crimes in domestic se…
“Human safari”: the commodification of violence at its most brutal
The case, which caused an international scandal and led to an investigation in Italy, put on the agenda an extreme example of how death in the context…
Concern over persistent obstacles to abortion access around the world
Despite the great progress made over the past decade in reproductive health and rights, abortion remains contested. The advance of regressive “anti-ge…
International organizations warn about the use of “private military corporations” in war
A recent United Nations report has revived the discussion on the “privatization of war” and the risks the phenomenon poses for international law and h…
Concern over “systematic racism” as a central driver of institutional violence
The violent security operation in Brazil has revived the discussion around the racist component of security policies and police conduct. The situation…
The anti-drug fight puts human rights in check in Latin America
Days after the operation against “narco-terrorism” that left more than 100 dead in Rio de Janeiro, a new US attack on a vessel carrying drugs in the C…
Brazil: Rio de Janeiro’s “deadliest operation in history” worries international organizations
The deployment against the criminal organization Comando Vermelho left an estimated 121 dead and had an international impact. The United Nations is de…
Concern over “modern slavery” in today’s global landscape
Forced labor, trafficking networks and child exploitation are some of the practices that make up modern slavery, a situation currently endured by 50 m…
Tension deepens in Russia over the persecution of dissent
The Russian judiciary’s request to declare the Anti-Corruption Foundation associated with the late activist Alexei Navalny a “terrorist” organization …
Gender-based violence and war: the impact of armed conflicts on women and girls
Rape, sexual slavery, displacement and lack of access to education are among the many consequences women and girls suffer in the context of war. Some …
China under international scrutiny over women’s rights
The UN conference marking the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action has once again sparked criticism of the situation of…
Nepal: a rebellious youth and a signal to the new global geopolitics
After a violent episode that left 22 dead and hundreds injured, the so-called Generation Z became the visible face of the revolt that led to the resig…
The escalation of "hate speech" in the name of freedom of expression
The recent controversy over the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has rekindled the dispute over the right to spread messages that incite h…
All eyes on the start of peace between Israel and Hamas
Days after the release of activists who reached the shores of the conflict zone, President Donald Trump announced the kickoff of the diplomatic breakt…
More than 400 million children live on less than 3 dollars a day
According to recent statistics from organizations such as UNICEF and the World Bank, one in five children in the world lives in poverty and exclusion.…
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.