Press Releases

Comunidad internacional condena fallo en contra de los Defensores del Agua de Santa Marta y ADES emitido el 10 de abril en una corte de El Salvador

En audiencia preliminar, el juez confirmó los cargos de asesinato y asociaciónes ilícitas y desestimó un tercer cargo de privación de libertad.

International Community Condemns April 10 Ruling in El Salvador’s Court on the Santa Marta Five Water Defenders

In a preliminary court hearing, the presiding Judge upheld politically-motivated charges of murder and illicit association and dismissed a third charge of kidnapping against the prominent anti-mining movement leaders.

“Donor Revolt for Charity Reform” Campaign Highlights Strong Demand for Changes to Philanthropy Rules

A new report also reveals who has spent millions lobbying against charity reform. 

Nine Prominent International Organizations Call on Salvadoran Attorney General to Drop All Charges against Five Water Defenders

One year after their arrest on politically motivated charges, five prominent Salvadoran water defenders are scheduled to stand trial starting on April 3.

Statements

Institute for Policy Studies Announces Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreement with Staff Union

A long-time supporter of labor unions and the labor movement, IPS voluntarily recognized the IPS staff union in 2021. 

From the National Priorities Project at IPS: More Military Aid to Israel Will Mean More Deaths

In the face of massive suffering in Gaza and disregard for international law by the Israeli government, the U.S. must not provide additional military aid or weapons that would cause more deaths. Instead, the U.S. should use its considerable diplomatic strength to call for an immediate ceasefire. 

Criminalization of Race and Poverty Program at the Institute for Policy Studies Responds to the Debt Ceiling Deal

“It makes it harder for poor and low-income families to access food benefits they deserve, while making it easier for wealthy people to cheat on their taxes.”

Statement from International Allies against Mining in El Salvador on Mar. 29 Protest at Salvadoran Embassies in US and Canada

From the US and Canada, we defend El Salvador’s historic mining ban and call for the immediate release of jailed Santa Marta 5 Water Defenders!

Criminalization of Poverty Program at IPS’s Statement on President Biden’s Budget

“As an expression of values, its proposals to invest in families and workers, protect Social Security, and strengthen Medicare reflect the values of most of us.”

IPS in the News

Wealthy Heirs Rethink What Giving Back Means

Worth Magazine | March 26, 2024

Talkies

KPFA | March 22, 2024

The KPFA Evening News

KPFA | March 16, 2024