Colombia’s Triumphant Recicladores

By WIEGO on May 01, 2013

Bogota's recicladores (waste pickers) have fought a decades-long battle to be recognized for the valuable work they do. This Impact sheet details how they have been victorious--including in court--in protecting their right to access waste and make a living, and in gaining public compensation for their work. A profile of leader Nohra Padilla is included.

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