Julián Aranda, Author at IIB Network

Adaptive fashion is a burgeoning sector within the fashion industry that specifically caters to individuals with disabilities or physical limitations. This innovative approach to clothing design seeks to provide style, comfort, and functionality while addressing the unique needs of its users. Adaptive fashion is characterized by accessibility, inclusivity, and practical design elements that make dressing easier, safer, and more dignified for those with mobility challenges.The Growing Importance of Adaptive FashionAs societies worldwide continue to embrace inclusivity, there is an increasing awareness of the diverse needs that exist within the community. According to the World Health Organization, over one billion people—approximately…

Infrastructure projects frequently spark intricate discussions when they impact indigenous peoples, particularly on matters involving land, prior consultation, and safeguarding collective rights. Across Latin America, a case that drew notable attention involved the Ngöbe Buglé communities in Panama, who were affected by the development of the Chan 75 dam.Loreto Ferrer was included among the specialists who joined a verification mission led by the Foundation of the General Council of Spanish Lawyers (FCGAE). The field activities conducted enabled the team to record the circumstances affecting the communities and to develop a legal and technical assessment of the project's consequences, paying particular…