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In the half-century since the founding of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, much has been achieved. But new and serious challenges await.
Healing the Past, Protecting the FutureThe former president of Peru reflects on institution building in Peru and the role of the Inter-American system in defending human rights and democracy. Full text available. |
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights: 50 Years of Advances and the New ChallengesSince its creation, the Inter-American system of human rights has exceeded its founders' expectations. But can it evolve to address new challenges facing the Americas? Full text available. |
Institutionalizing From BelowLaw school changes in curricula have created a new generation of human rights lawyers, but more needs to be done. Full text available. |
Manifest Destiny in the Amazon BasinSouth America’s transcontinental highway, once built, will cause massive destruction to the precious Amazon. Full text available. |
The Promise of Protecting AllThe integrity of the human rights system rests on civil society organizations. Full text available. |
The Obstacles to Justice for the IndigenousObstacles still block indigenous communities’ access to justice. States must do more. Full text available. |
The Re-electionistas: The Debate ContinuesUribe. Chávez. Correa. Is re-election such a bad thing? Full text available. |
When Justice Does Not Reach UsWomen’s rights have improved in the past 50 years, but women are still not well represented in judicial systems. Full text available. |
Ask the Experts: Human RightsWhat is the primary human rights challenge today? Five experts respond. Full text available. |
Shifting GearsHuman rights groups must work with states to improve law enforcement. Full text available. |
Dispatches from the Field: Is Cuba Really Changing?A U.S. journalist finds the island is still waiting for change. Full text available. |
Is Equal Access a Right?The system must ensure that states guarantee access to political, civil and human rights. Full text available. |
Human Rights Violators Come in All Collars, Even WhiteWhite-collar crime is both a symptom and cause of the lack of rule of law—the same as human rights. Full text available. |
Crime and Security in Central AmericaPolice aren't the problem, they're the solution. They just need to be better paid and better trained. Full text available. |
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