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26 Jan 2012 Ecuador: Social Movements’ Contributions to Communication Rights,

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Agencia Latinoamericana de Información (ALAI), Ecuador€ 4,820Ref. 1927ALAI works for the democratisation of communication through training and advising social movements in Latin America and the Caribbean to develop their communication strategies, and through carrying out participatory research and studies, and has generated and participated in...

26 Jan 2012 Mexico: Gender Justice in Community Radio Stations

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Red de Radios Comunitarias de México (AMARC México)€ 10,500Ref. 1639 The Network of Community Radios in Mexico (AMARC México) groups together 31 community radio initiatives in Mexico, including 15 licensed stations in 12 states throughout the country. International bodies have recognised the importance of media in...

26 Jan 2012 Mexico: Defending the Communication Rights of Indigenous Women and Men

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Unión de Comunidades Indígenas de la Zona Norte del Istmo (UCIZONI), Mexico€ 7,970Ref. 1950The Union of Indigenous Communities of the Northern Istmus of Tehuantepec strengthens its members’ efforts to defend their human rights, autonomy, culture, land and natural resources through providing legal and technical advice,...

26 Jan 2012 Peru: Strengthening Capacity Among the Quechua Communicators’ Network in the Ayacucho Region, Chirapaq

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Centro de Culturas Indígenas del Perú, Peru€ 8,000Ref. 1904In Peru, indigenous peoples experience marginalisation and discrimination that prevents their social inclusion and participation as citizens. Their rights and identity are not adequately respected in the Peruvian media system. The Chirapaq Centre for Indigenous Cultures in...

26 Jan 2012 Uruguay: Indigenous Voices from Bolivia; an Opportunity to Speak Out

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Inter Press Service América Latina (IPS), Uruguay€ 8,300Ref. 1896 Inter Press Service is a news agency present in more than 100 countries that concentrates on coverage of disadvantaged and excluded social groups and peoples, especially in southern countries. Its news reaches over 250 publications and...

26 Jan 2012 Papua New Guinea: Building Communications Capacities and Strategies for Middle-Sepik Villagers

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Sepik Wetlands Management Initiative (SWMI), Papua New Guinea€ 8,300Ref. 1833When Swiss based multinational mining company, XStrata, established a large copper and gold mine upstream from the villages of the Middle-Sepik, locals became concerned about the potential impact of the mine on their environment, livelihoods, community...

26 Aug 2011 Communication rights leverage access to social services in Bolivia

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With the financial support of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), WACC and two of its long-time partners in Bolivia, SECRAD (Servicio de Capacitación en Radio y TV para el Desarrollo of the School of Communication of the Bolivian Catholic University San...