Yeferson Asprilla

Yeferson Asprilla is a communications consultant, professor, journalist and podcaster based in Washington, DC. Work @opensociety Tweets are my own.

[Open Society Foundations @OpenSociety]

To amplify the voices of civil society leaders actively working against violence and as a call for peace,@EvaBuzo, swimmer, human rights lawyer, and Executive Director of @VicAdvInt, swam for more than 10 hours in Colombia’s pacific, from Juanchaco to Malecon Buenaventura.

Following last May’s warning from the Colombian Ombudsman’s Office of a serious humanitarian situation in Buenaventura, Eva’s symbolic swim was an act of resilience of communities in the face of the intensification of the armed conflict in this area.

Read more about her swim for peace:
https://t.co/yLO0B17aeb

[W Radio Colombia @WRadioColombia]

#Tendencias | Traerá mayor esperanza: Open Society Foundations sobre llegada de Eva Buzo al Pacífico colombiano
https://t.co/16VMLzfvCv

[Democratic Wins Media @DemocraticWins]

BREAKING: This moment during Kamala Harris’ interview with Fox News was by far her best moment of the campaign. Retweet to make sure every American sees this powerful moment.

[Jaime A Moreno G @jaimeamorenog]

@avianca canceló y reprogramó nuestro vuelo sin avisar. Llamé yo pasajero 1 (colombiano) a ajustar reserva y solicitud negada. Llamó pasajero 2 (estadounidense) y solicitud aprobada. Discriminación de @aviancaescucha

[Open Society Foundations @OpenSociety]

For the record on the current campus protests, we have never and will never pay, coordinate, or train protestors— regardless of the issue. Nor do we advise our grantees on the advocacy tactics they choose to pursue. But we do unapologetically support the right of all citizens to peaceful protest—a bedrock principle of U.S. democracy. https://t.co/V5IkpKfR1h

[Open Society Foundations @OpenSociety]

Elected officials in the U.S. have seized on campus protests to accuse their political foes of supporting antisemitism. But for years they have mainstreamed anti-Jewish rhetoric and conspiracy theories—much of it focused on our founder, George Soros, and misrepresenting our work to promote democracy, justice, and human rights. https://t.co/FNZvj3oOV7

[EFE Noticias @EFEnoticias]

‼️ Visibilizar la economía del cuidado es clave para la mujer latinoamericana en actividades no siempre remuneradas. 

¿Te sumas al debate? 

#DialogosEFE, #EconomiaDelCuidado

📆 14 MAR, 10:00h (México City)

📡 En directo: https://t.co/j70UODCsnR

[Open Society Foundations @OpenSociety]

Media, communications, and storytelling are powerful. @imarajones, CEO of @TransLashMedia and 2019 Soros Equality Fellow, believes it can help stem the tide of anti-trans laws, bills, and other forms of discrimination, especially amid a rise of Christian nationalism in the U.S.

[Open Society Foundations @OpenSociety]

Trabajamos apoyando a la sociedad civil en Colombia desde los 90s para fortalecer la democracia y enfrentar la desigualdad, la corrupción, la violencia y la crisis climática. https://t.co/7YTKJwz84F

[Open Society Foundations @OpenSociety]

Since the 1990s, we've worked with civil society organizations in Colombia to strengthen democracy and tackle inequality, corruption, violence, and the climate crisis. https://t.co/s8kQBNEV67

[Yeferson Asprilla @Yefersonasprill]

Open Society eleva a US$ 16 millones su inversión en Colombia https://t.co/nqtdzHbblW via @eltiempo @OpenSociety

[Open Society Foundations @OpenSociety]

The violence unleashed on Sunday in #Brazil has been deeply shocking to all of us who care about democracy—and a painful reminder of the invasion of the U.S. Capitol two years ago in a similar bid to overturn the results of a legitimate election.

[Open Society Foundations @OpenSociety]

This is an attempted coup d'état. It will fail. But everyone involved--by action or omission--must be held accountable. https://t.co/adVbmK3OlF

[Jonathan Birchall @Birchall_Jon]

“This is an attempted coup d'état. It will fail. But everyone involved - by action or omission - must be held accountable.” @pedroabramovay
head of @OpenSociety Latin America & Caribbean Region. https://t.co/vOr7o0Q28g

[Francia Márquez Mina @FranciaMarquezM]

El racismo mata, daña familias y sociedades.

Rechazo absoluto a todo tipo de violencia racista, es nuestro compromiso luchar contra este flagelo, que existe con fuerza en nuestro país y no nos permite vivir en paz y dignidad.

Solicito a @FiscaliaCol investigar este caso.

[Open Society Foundations @OpenSociety]

“I had no option but to dedicate my life to fight inequalities, to fight for justice, and to fight for democracy.” @pedroabramovay leads our efforts in pursuit of a brighter future in Latin America and the Caribbean. https://t.co/qMtrh3GXca #InsideOpenSociety

[Open Society Foundations @OpenSociety]

Efforts to tackle #ClimateChange are urgent but often fail to put people at the center, especially those most vulnerable to climate effects. Our director of #ClimateJustice @YDagnet explains how we work for inclusive climate solutions. #InsideOpenSociety https://t.co/puHGopJiDV

[Lula @LulaOficial]

Democracia.

[EL PAÍS América @elpais_america]

🔴 ÚLTIMA HORA | Lula gana la presidencia de Brasil con el 95% escrutado

🔗 https://t.co/R5e67Prl5f

[Open Society Foundations @OpenSociety]

Bringing her experience growing up in one of the most unequal countries and her economics expertise, our Director of #Equity @lauraabcarvalho leads our work to tackle global #inequity—especially amid the cost of living crisis. #InsideOpenSociety https://t.co/kzFvLt1E4f