As a multiregional organization grounded in the South, JASS’ work is linked by a crossregional team and by crossregional exchanges for learning, communications and advocacy.

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March 30, 2021
Indispensable Measures to ensure the Holistic Protection And Leadership of WHRDs
March 17, 2021
Dans les coulisses des entreprises extractives : Argent, pouvoir et résistance des communautés
March 16, 2021
Quand les droits vont de travers: Déformation de l’ap- proche du développement fondée sur les droits
March 16, 2021
Quand le néolibéralisme a pris les droits humains en otage

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Behind the Scenes of Extractives: Money, Power and Community Resistance

JASS and our Count Me In! Consortium partners are excited to launch a new toolkit, Behind the Scenes of Extractives: Money, Power & Community Resistance, for women land defenders confronting unwanted and damaging extractive projects in
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Women Crossing the Line

When Art meets Activism: Being a Young Feminist ARTivist

For me, the idea of ‘women crossing the line’ means women pushing forward and continuing to advance progressive women’s rights agenda’s in all corners of the world. It's a collective moving forward, it is a stampede; it is all women finding the strength to claim our power.
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Regional Gallery Highlights

Santa Fe Celebrates JASS Day

JASS' Executive Director's hometown of Santa Fe, New Mexico, signed a proclamation declaring October 18th JASS Day. In celebration, our Santa Fe friends and family—Marg VeneKlasen, Marilyn Bane, Kayle Higinbotham, and Laura Jeffers—hosted the first-ever Women Crossing the Line Symposium and Reception. Lisa, Daysi Flores, and Marusia Lopez addressed a welcoming crowd of more than 50 Santa Fe-ers, eager to support and learn more about JASS’ work to ensure the safety of women activists in Mexico and Central America.

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