For Project Peru’s work in Peru go to Zapallal – the work of the refuge
The following items show links to some of the major issues faced in Peru while we have been working there.
Peru Support Group
To keep up to date on some of the major long-term issues in Peru, see the Peru Support Group
In particular, for direct links to recent news articles, go to Peru Support Group News
UN Human Development Index
The 2018 report shows Peru ranking 89th out of the 189 nations surveyed. The index measures statistics regarding schooling, life expectancy, and per capita income, to rank countries in terms of human development.
OXFAM
The OXFAM report on increasing poverty and inequality-2018: in spite of reports of recent “growth” in Peru, both poverty rates and levels of inequality have also increased over the past few years (2016-8), according to this report. These increases represent a reversal of any trend towards improved social conditions that may have been registered over the previous 15 years. NB this report pre-dates any impact of Covid-19 in 2020-21.
Summary of this report in English.
The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
In 2005, the Make Poverty History campaign was designed to influence decisions at the July 2005 G8 summit. It established the Millenium Development Goals, set down by the UN. These have now matured into the Sustainable Development Goals
“Truth and Reconciliation Commission”
The Peru Support Group produced a summary version in English. For more information and updates see their website: www.perusupportgroup.org.uk , and click on ‘Human Rights’.
Other outlets for current news.
- La Republica (Spanish Only)
- El Comercio (Spanish only)
- Andean Air Mail and Peruvian Times
- Latin American Newsletter (LatinNews)
