In June 2024, during the 54th General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Asunción, Paraguay, IPADES held an art exhibition highlighting the critical human rights situation in Nicaragua. Organized as a visual advocacy intervention, this activity aimed to raise awareness among decision-makers, diplomats, and civil society members about the repression and human rights violations occurring in Nicaragua amidst its social, political, and economic crisis. This exhibition is part of IPADES’ efforts to promote memory as an essential component of transitional justice.
Silkscreen Exhibition on Nonviolent Action in Nicaragua
The exhibition featured 16 silkscreen illustrations displayed at the Esplendor Wyndham Hotel in Asunción, each representing Nicaragua’s peaceful civic resistance and the inhumane treatment faced by activists and human rights defenders. Notable works included titles such as “#YoSoyPicoRojo,” “Los Aguadores,” and “Cacerolazos y Marchas,” all reflecting powerful moments in the struggle for justice and freedom.
Exhibition Venues
- Esplendor Wyndham Hotel, Asunción: The initial exhibition, accessible to diplomats and policymakers, took place on June 27, 2024, from 11 am to 2 pm.
- Cultural Center of Asunción: The exhibition then moved to this location, making it more accessible to the general public and civil society.
- Hotel Boutique La Misión, Asunción: The exhibition was also displayed here, reinforcing its political relevance during the Assembly period.
Impact of the Exhibition
The exhibition attracted a diverse audience, including diplomats, decision-makers, civil society members, and influencers, effectively keeping Nicaragua’s situation a priority on the OAS political agenda. IPADES’ visual intervention demonstrated the power of art in promoting historical memory and sustaining the fight for justice and human rights as part of the transitional justice process.
