NGOs and Academia
Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - 00:00
A group of United Nations independent human rights experts today called on Colombian authorities to revisit the military criminal law provisions, warning they could have serious implications for the rule of law, and reverse Colombia's achievements.
Monday, October 22, 2012 - 00:00
La sesion de hoy dejo a la vista que en la Argentina han tenido lugar avances en la agenda de derechos humanos pero, entre otras cosas, quedo plasmado que el pais debe revertir las graves violaciones de derechos que sufren las personas privadas de liberta
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - 00:00
The tense atmosphere at Elena Rodriguez's funeral highlighted simmering anger along the border with Mexico, where U.S. agents have used force in three violent confrontations since last month.
Friday, October 12, 2012 - 00:00
Torture and ill-treatment in Mexico explores the increase of cases of torture and ill-treatment by police and security forces during the Calderon administration, the lack of effective investigations and the denial of justice.
Monday, October 8, 2012 - 00:00
At 9pm EST on Friday, October 5, acclaimed Cuban blogger Yoani Sanchez and bloggers Agustin Diaz and Reinaldo Escobar (Sanchez's husband), were released from police custody in Havana.
Friday, October 5, 2012 - 00:00
El respaldo a la reforma se ha convertido en una especie de "prueba de fuego" sobre el apoyo a las fuerzas armadas.
Friday, October 5, 2012 - 00:00
By failing to investigate effectively sexual violence against women, the Colombian authorities are sending a dangerous message to perpetrators that they can continue to rape and sexually abuse without fear of the consequences.
Thursday, October 4, 2012 - 00:00
Today's generally positive mood would be reinforced if FARC accepted all international standards on the conduct of conflict, and, for example, released any remaining hostages and ended its use of minors
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - 00:00
This is a setback for media pluralism and sets a bad precedent in the run-up to the presidential election on 17 February next year.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - 00:00
En vez de regularizar la guerra, todos los esfuerzos deberian concentrarse en acabarla.