41st Sheridan Circle Memorial
Please join us to remember Orlando Letelier and Ronni Karpen Moffitt, who were assassinated on this site in 1976 by agents of the Pinochet dictatorship.
Terrorists Who Struck Washington in 1976 Face More Murder Charges
After decades of persistence from key lawyers, Chile’s Supreme Court has asked the U.S. government to extradite three former Chilean secret police agents in connection with the murder of United Nations diplomat Carmelo Soria in Chile in July 1976. All three of these men were also involved in the Letelier-Moffitt assassination.
Fast Track Bill Ignores Lessons of Financial Crisis
Congress and the Obama administration make clear they have not learned from two decades of failed trade policies and a devastating financial crisis in pushing the Trans-Pacific Partnership forward.
Tribute to Human Rights Lawyer Sam Buffone
IPS collaborated with Sam Buffone, a pathbreaker in the field of international human rights, for several decades in the pursuit of justice for two assassinated IPS colleagues.
Tapestry as Testimony: Arpilleras of Chile
An opening reception for this stunning art commemorating the 40th anniversary of the military coup.
Tribute to Justice
The Institute for Policy Studies proudly joins the Charles Horman Truth Foundation to to mark 40 years since the military coup in Chile.
Camila Vallejo’s Letelier-Moffitt Acceptance Speech
This award is for everyone who is fighting to make Chile a better place.
Tiffany Dena Loftin’s Letelier-Moffitt Award Speech
The Chilean Student Movement’s tactics are non-traditional, non-violent, and accessible.
The 36th Annual Letelier-Moffitt Human Rights Awards Ceremony
Join us for our annual awards event to honor our fallen colleagues while celebrating new heroes of the human rights movement from the United States and from Chile.
Chilean Student Movement and City Life Vida Urbana, group fighting foreclosures, evictions, are recipients of prestigious Letelier-Moffitt Human Rights Award by Institute for Policy Studies
Washington DC awards ceremony will feature Danny Glover, Camila Vallejo. Event will include music, poetry, food, open bar.
Travel Writer Michael Jacobs Does Justice to the Andes
An interview with travel writer Michael Jacobs about his most recent book, “Andes.”
Film: Nostalgia For The Light
Join the Institute for Policy Studies and the Letelier Theater for this special screening of Nostalgia For The Light, preceded by rich cultural performances. This event is a fitting lead-up to IPS’ annual Letelier Moffitt Human Rights Awards ceremony on October 12th, the following week.
Resurrecting the Truth in Chile: The Other 9/11
To remember what has come to be known as “The Other 9/11”, two torture victims will be joined by Chile expert, Peter Kornbluh, and others in an afternoon of sharing, including stories of the current political protests in Chile.
Obama’s Dirty Energy Fixation
As radioactivity levels continue to spike in Fukushima, Obama’s support for nuclear power is unwavering.