It is not a matter of being optimistic or pessimistic, knowing or not knowing elementary things, of being responsible or not for events. Those who would like to be thought of as politicians should be thrown onto the trash heap of history when, as the norm goes, they have no idea about everything or almost everything related to it in that activity.

Labor Rights at Risk under Santos Administration

by WOLA, December 20, 2011

On October 12, the same day that the U.S. Congress passed the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA), a group of over sixty Afro-Colombian victims protested in Bogotá. The marchers, internally displaced leaders from the conflict areas of Chocó, Cauca, Valle del Cauca, Nariño and Bolivar, had a clear message, “We are marching for our right to life.

Latin America Solidarity Centre is running courses in Latin American Spanish & Brazilian Portuguese from January 23rd to April 2nd.  A Charla Latina course will run on Thusdays from 6:00-7:30pm.

Spanish: January 23rd to April 2nd                                                                       Beginners: 6:00-7:30pm       Continuation: 7:45-9:15pm

Portuguese: January 26th to March 29th                                                               Beginners: 6:00-7:30pm       Continuation: 7:45-9:15pm

THANKS TO OUR DONORS

We would like to thank all our donors for their important sponsorship and committed support of the Che Guevarra pub quiz.  Once again this year we had a great selection of prizes and we would like to offer our sincerest gratitude to the following list of people:

by WOLA, December 8, 2011

Afro-Colombian Rights Undermined

Washington, D.C.—Colombian President Santos’ special faculties to correct the errors in the development of the Victims’ and Land Restitution Law will expire on December 10. The Victims’ and Land Restitution Law is a historic opportunity to recognize the rights of countless victims of Colombia’s internal armed conflict, which has disproportionately affected Afro-Colombian and indigenous peoples.

by Robert Navan

The Irish Times is often referred to as the quality newspaper in Ireland. It enjoys a wide readership with a reported circulation of over 120,000 for the period between July and December 2010. Even the use of the word "Times" in the title would seem to suggest a shared lineage with the Times of London.

There are fabulous Bolivian jumpers, scarves, ponchos, socks, baby slings, bags, jackets and more available from Rachel Dempsey in Greystones. Click here for more information

Items can also be purchased through the LASC office.

Africa Centre

Venue: Buswells Hotel

Date: Friday 25 November

Time:12pm

Press Conference...Ireland's Black Leaders call on the Government to speak out to end racism in Ireland.

Immigrants in Ireland are under siege. There is a widespread regime of verbal, physical and psychological attacks on immigrants and Black Africans in particular.

Justice for Colombia (Ireland) & Grupo Raíces present...Public Meeting with Rosalba Gaviria Toro

Venue: Liberty Hall, Connolly Room

Date: December 6th

Time: 6:30pm

Chaired by Jack O'Connor, President, JFC Ireland.

by Elicia Reynaldo

In El Salvador new policies have been implemented in different areas of the country during the administration of the left wing government, led by Mauricio Funes. Public health system is one of the areas with a significant progress. The new health system is focused in providing better health services to the families in El Salvador. Its line of work is aimed at the promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation during the life cycle of people.