Human Rights

Monday, March 25, 2013 - 00:00
Julieta Montano se declara preocupada por el anuncio del presidente Evo Morales de que Bolivia se alejara del Sistema Interamericano de Derechos Humanos (SIDH) de la OEA
Monday, March 25, 2013 - 00:00
It is no secret that the move to gut the human rights system is spearheaded by those OAS member states that least resemble mature democracies
Saturday, March 23, 2013 - 00:00
As a reflection of our strong support for the Commission's efforts, the United States also announced yesterday a $1 million contribution to support its operational costs, and we encourage other member states to do the same.
Friday, March 22, 2013 - 15:32

The following is a round-up of some of the top news highlights from around the region this week. Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

Friday, March 22, 2013 - 00:00
Piden a los Estados de la OEA que en la reunion que celebraran hoy en Washington le den al organismo un respaldo decidido.
Friday, March 22, 2013 - 00:00
Piden a los Estados de la OEA que en la reunion que celebraran hoy en Washington le den al organismo un respaldo decidido
Friday, March 22, 2013 - 00:00
El director del Centro de Readaptacion Social para varones de Saltillo, Jose Espinoza Jimenez, fue destituido el dia de ayer por presuntas violaciones a los derechos humanos de los reos
Friday, March 22, 2013 - 00:00
We actively respond to the Commission even as it raises challenging issues for us - from the death penalty and the human rights of migrants and incarcerated children, to the status of detainees at Guantanamo Bay.
Friday, March 22, 2013 - 00:00
So far, the trial suggests that Guatemala is taking seriously its obligation to prosecute and punish those who commit crimes against humanity. This will be the true foundation for a more just, secure, and peaceful Guatemala.
Thursday, March 21, 2013 - 00:00
La periodista cubana visito hoy la Casa Blanca y se reunio con el asesor para America Latina del presidente Barack Obama, Ricardo Zuniga.

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