Stories written by Gina Romero

The Architecture of Hope Under Siege: One Year of Global Aid Dismantling

By Gina Romero
A year has passed since a 90-day freeze on U.S. foreign assistance signaled the deepening of a structural dismantling of international solidarity. Today, the "existential threat" to the freedom of association I warned of in my report to last year's General Assembly (A/80/219) is no longer a warning; it is a lived reality.

Civil Society on the Edge

By Gina Romero
The collapse of aid architecture is one of the greatest dangers for civic space. This shift is not accidental but systemic, reflecting deliberate policy choices – not only by the US but accelerated by its decisions- that prioritize security agendas over human rights and solidarity.

The Impact of US Funding Freeze on Civil Society Around the World

By Gina Romero
The U.S. administration has the prerogative to review and adjust public expenditure policies, including foreign aid. However, this power must be exercised responsibly, adhering to national and international legal frameworks, including the principles of human rights law.

Stigmatization is the Entry Door for Repression and Violence

By Gina Romero
Information manipulation and misinformation are not new phenomena, but they have taken on exaggerated importance, especially with the massive use of social media.
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