Social Responsibility

National dialogue processes typically arise in contexts of polarization or institutional deadlock, when different actors need to open channels of communication to build minimal agreements. In Latin America, these processes have on various occasions been supported by international organizations that provide methodology, contextual analysis, and facilitation spaces.In El Salvador, one such initiative recently entered a new phase following the conclusion of the mandate of UN Special Envoy Benito Andión. At that point, the process moved beyond the phase of direct UN support and came to rely more heavily on national actors. Within that technical team, Loreto Ferrer participated in institutional…

Working at the United Nations is a professional goal for many Spaniards interested in international cooperation, human rights, and public service. However, entering the UN system is often perceived as a complex, demanding, and little-known process, especially among young professionals seeking their first opportunity in international organizations.One of the main entry routes is the Young Professionals Programme (YPP), a competitive process that allows candidates to join the United Nations Secretariat in entry-level positions. The experience of Loreto Ferrer Moreu, a Spanish professional who successfully navigated this selection process, offers insight into how entry into the organization works and what kind…

Infrastructure projects frequently spark intricate discussions when they impact indigenous peoples, particularly on matters involving land, prior consultation, and safeguarding collective rights. Across Latin America, a case that drew notable attention involved the Ngöbe Buglé communities in Panama, who were affected by the development of the Chan 75 dam.Loreto Ferrer was included among the specialists who joined a verification mission led by the Foundation of the General Council of Spanish Lawyers (FCGAE). The field activities conducted enabled the team to record the circumstances affecting the communities and to develop a legal and technical assessment of the project's consequences, paying particular…