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Meeting with International Cooperation Actors | challenges and alliances for the future of civil society

October 21, 2025

On October 24, we held a Meeting with International Cooperation Actors at the Embassy of France, a space for dialogue to reflect on the present and future of cooperation in Latin America.

During the event, we presented the results of the study “Collaborations for the Future,” developed together with Fundación Avina, and spoke with representatives from different organizations about the main challenges currently facing Argentine civil society.

Throughout the dialogue, a cross-cutting concern emerged: the rollback of rights and the weakening of the State’s role in key areas such as democracy, health, housing, and gender equality.

Eduardo Ferreyra (ACIJ) warned about the institutional risks posed by budget extensions and emergency decrees, as well as the cuts that affect fundamental rights. He noted that civil society has had to fill the gap left by the lack of state action in essential policies, such as disability pensions.

From a gender perspective, Natalia Gherardi (Latin American Team for Justice and Gender) emphasized the rollback in sexual and reproductive rights and the reduction of state commitment to public policies. She pointed out that the sustainability of the protection system now depends largely on the efforts of local organizations and movements that continue to respond to demands without the necessary support.

Regarding housing and poverty, Paula Celestino Ayala (Habitat for Humanity) highlighted the impact of the national government’s withdrawal from housing issues, leaving thousands of families without coverage. In the face of a market that does not guarantee access, social organizations and local institutions are the ones forced to respond to basic housing needs.

For her part, Cecilia Valeriano (Fundación Huésped) warned about the crisis in the public health system, marked by a decline in the budget in real terms and reports of cuts to vaccination and prevention programs. She cautioned that this situation puts access to essential diagnoses and treatments at risk, further weakening the healthcare system.

The day reaffirmed the need to strengthen sustainable alliances among civil society, international cooperation, and the public sector in order to sustain progress in rights, democracy, and social well-being in the face of a context of growing fragility.

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