Centro Bonó is the social outreach center of the West Indies Province of the Society of Jesus. It is located on the campus of Pedro Francisco Bono Institute in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Its focus is on inter-cultural exchanges and empowerment of the marginalized through research, education, and advocacy on social, fiscal, and immigration issues. Activities The Center's chief purpose is advocacy with the government on pro-poor policies, including youth unemployment and labor law. Centro Bonó offers a Diploma in Human Rights to train professionals working in the area of human rights, with the support of the Inter-American Institute of Human Rights (IIHR) and a grant from the Inter-American Foundation. It also offers with Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo a major in Humanities and Philosophy. Publications Bonó Center has the following publications. *Social Studies Review *Bulletin of the Human Rights Watch
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