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Join the Human Team of Juliana's Legal Guidance Area
Before opening Juliana's Legal Guidance service, in this first phase, to the entire prison population of Argentina, we are calling on a team of people in prison, released people, and direct family members —led by the Colectivo de Detenidos/as— to test it: no one knows better whether this works than the person who needs it.
Punishment cells: the dictatorship systematized them and democracy did not abolish them
At Batán Penitentiary Unit Nº15 the punishment cells —the extreme isolation device of the Buenos Aires prison system— were abolished. Three public bodies —CELS, the National Penitentiary Ombudsman and the Provincial Memory Commission—, the Argentine government itself before the UN Committee against Torture, an institutional investigation by the Ombudsman directed by Alcira Daroqui and Carlos Motto, and survivor testimonies from the Camps Circuit describe those cells as a common matrix with the dungeons of State terrorism.
Introducing Dossier Liberté: documentary investigations with every citation verifiable
Cooperativa Liberté launches a new editorial imprint: Dossier Liberté. These are documentary investigation pieces built from verifiable public sources. Every quote is transcribed word for word, attributed with the honesty of flagging when it is a chained citation, and backed by a permanent snapshot on archive.org or archive.ph so it stays verifiable even if the original URL breaks in the future.
Course Closing of the Meditation Workshop at Liberté
Judge Aida Lhez held a meditation workshop at Liberté, promoting emotional well-being and personal growth in a natural setting that encourages reflection and self-connection, highlighting the importance of childhood and the power of the mind to transform reality.
Cooperative and Liberté Community equal Resistance
Oral history, used by Laura Benadiba in Liberté, allows the community to build its own history and strengthen its peaceful resistance, highlighting freedom as an act of dignity and resistance in a context of confinement.
The Human Dimension in International Conflicts: A Reflection by Alberto Terneu
Alberto Terneu highlights the importance of humanism, art, and community participation in the resolution of international conflicts, emphasizing the protection of human rights and the contribution to the dignity and happiness of people.
The practice of Restorative Justice analyzed by Silvana Greco.
Dr. Silvana Greco highlights the importance of participation in restorative justice, demonstrated during a session in a space that promotes dignity and coexistence, showing that even in difficult contexts it is possible to rebuild relationships and heal lives.
A space of peace in prison: Javier's experience at Liberté
Javier, deprived of his liberty in Batán, found in Liberté a space of peace and personal growth, participating in graphic design workshops and emotional activities such as Mother's Day, which allowed him to strengthen bonds and contribute positively to his rehabilitation process.
A Meeting with Elena de La Aldea: Healing and Growth at Liberté
Elena de La Aldea, psychologist and trainer in group therapies, shared her experience in healing and personal growth at Liberté, highlighting the importance of collective work and the bond with maternal figures in a workshop that encouraged reflection and the exchange of personal experiences.
A beacon of hope in the darkness: Roberto's story at Liberté
Roberto, sentenced six years ago, found in Liberté a space for personal transformation, leadership, and hope, where he promoted healthy activities and changed his outlook on life in prison, highlighting the importance of community and resilience in his rehabilitation process.
Dr. Jorge Bilbao: Estamos trabajando para superar obstáculos en Liberté
El Dr. Jorge Bilbao expresó su compromiso con las actividades de Liberté y destacó los desafíos jurídicos y el incumplimiento del Servicio Penitenciario en la cárcel de Batán, trabajando en conjunto para buscar soluciones y garantizar el desarrollo normal de las actividades.
Curso de Electricidad Domiciliaria en Liberté: Una Oportunidad para la Inserción Laboral
Un curso de electricidad domiciliaria en Liberté busca capacitar a los participantes para insertarse rápidamente en el mercado laboral, aprovechando la alta demanda en el sector y ofreciendo herramientas básicas para generar ingresos y mejorar su situación económica.