The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) is a nonprofit research and advocacy organization focused on promoting human rights, democracy, and social justice in Latin America and the Caribbean. Founded in 1974, WOLA conducts policy research and engages with U.S. and regional policymakers to advance human rights protections, accountable governance, and equitable development.
Human rights protection, democratic governance, rule of law, anti-corruption, migration policy, citizen security, drug policy reform, and U.S.-Latin America foreign policy
Foundation grants, individual donations, and philanthropic contributions
Works closely with Latin American civil society organizations, human rights defenders, regional advocacy networks, and U.S. policy institutions
Non-profit organization
