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Vance Center Supports Crucial Submission in Landmark Inter-American Court Decision on Environmental Rights

Posted on March 25, 2024

Photo credit: Shutterstock  On March 22, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights issued a landmark decision finding that the state of Peru violated multiple human rights of the residents of the town of La Oroya, including their right to a healthy environment. Together with the law firm Arias, the Vance Center advised David Boyd, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and the Environment, in his 2022 submission to the Court in this case.  This month’s decision by the Inter-American Court marks a major development in a long and arduous process for the victims seeking justice. For decades the residents... read more

WIP Chapters Survey Women’s Representation in Peru and Celebrate Leadership in Mexico

Posted on December 4, 2023

Panelists speak during an event presenting the results of WIP Peru’s survey on women’s representation in Peruvian law firms, November 24, 2023. Photo credit: WIP Perú On November 24, Peruvian chapter WIP Perú presented the results of its “2023 Survey on the Presence and Professional Growth of Female Lawyers in Leading Legal Firms.” The study, conducted and analyzed by Datum Internacional, collected data from 45 law firms in Peru, which were selected based on their inclusion in high-profile legal databases such as the Legal 500. The event began with an overview of the survey results, followed by an engaging panel... read more

Access to Justice Practicum Returns with Second Cohort from Brazil, Chile and Peru

Posted on September 22, 2023

The three “practitioners” will work for one year at the Alianza Pro Bono Perú, Fundación Pro Bono Chile, and Women in Law Mentoring Brazil, respectively. Lawyers from the local pro bono clearinghouses, sponsors, and Vance Center staff and Committee Members participated in the selection process, choosing the three final practitioners from among 52 applicants.   The Practicum provides a pathway to public interest law careers, affording hands-on experience and support, including a one-week intensive training program during the year.   Launched in December 2020, the initiative has received financial support from multinational companies and leading law firms. General Electric, through its Equity, Diversity... read more