Founded in 1974 by Joseph T. Eldridge and Sally Lilienthal, the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) started as an advocacy group that promotes human rights, democracy, and social and economic justice in Latin America and the Caribbean. Currently, WOLA operates as a non-profit organization, governed by a board of directors.Located in Washington, D.C., WOLA focuses on policy analysis and advocacy to advance human rights in the Americas. They prioritize issues related to Drug Policy, Migration, Security, and Gender and Ethnic Equality. While they are primarily an advocacy organization, they publish news, reports, and blogs related to their areas of focus.One interesting fact: WOLA has a unique model of advocacy in which they partner directly with organizations and activists in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through these partnerships, they aim to have a direct impact on policy and social change in these regions. This approach sets WOLA apart in its mission to promote human rights and social justice.