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12 Mar

Human Rights Obligations in Contexts of Corruption

Leer en español aquí.   On Monday, March 3, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) held a regional thematic hearing titled “State Human Rights Obligations in Corruption Contexts.” Civil society organizations discussed specific examples of corruption and its impact on the enjoyment of human rights in several Latin American countries. This essay delves into […]

1 Dic

Digests of Latin American Jurisprudence

The following Digests, published by DPLF over the last 15 years, represent a compilation of innovative case law from courts in several Latin American countries in the areas of international crimes; victims’ rights; and sentences ordering reparations for grave human rights violations. Taken together, they are a systematization of advances made in these areas by […]

14 Ene

Grand corruption as power crime: Challenges for civil society and the academia

Leer en español aquí.   Broadly speaking, the term “corruption” ensures the effectiveness of the distinction between the public and the private. This distinction is a fundamental element in the liberal strategy to avoid absolute power which arrogates to itself actual authority without being entitled to it, as well as to prevent usurpers of sovereign […]

12 Nov

Strengthening Indigenous Jurisdictions: A Call to Establish Standards for Judicial Independence

– Leer en español aquí.   In recent months, judicial independence has become a key topic in regional discussions. Following the elections of prosecutors, high courts, and judicial reforms in Mexico, concerns have been raised regarding the potential risks these processes may pose to this fundamental right and its protections. Margaret Satterthwaite, the United Nations […]

1 Oct

Digest of Latin American Jurisprudence on Reparations for Victims of International Crimes

DPLF’s publication, the Digest of Latin American Jurisprudence on Reparations for Victims of International Crimes, systematizes 26 judgments issued by the courts of seven Latin American countries that have sought to ensure victims’ right to reparation of harm. For a little over fifteen years, we at the Due Process of Law Foundation (DPLF) have been […]

18 Nov

DPLF calls for the development of a plan focused on human rights in response to central american migration

5 Dic

DPLF launches a compilation of jurisprudence on the rights of indigenous Peoples

The Digest of Latin American Jurisprudence on the rights of indigenous peoples to participation, prior consultation and community property compiles and analyzes judicial decisions made by the high Courts of nine Latin American countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama and Peru. The number of social conflicts related to land rights, territory and natural resources of […]

14 Nov

DPLF participates at 43rd Annual Conference of the Canadian Council on International Law

On November 14th and 15th, 2014, DPLF’ senior program officer Daniel Cerqueira participated in the 43rd Annual Conference of the Canadian Council on International Law, which focused on the theme of energy, natural resources, corporate social responsibility, sustainable development and human rights. On November 14th, 2014, Daniel Cerqueira lectured in a panel on natural resources, […]

12 Nov

DPLF participates on Columbia University event on Sustainable Development

On November 12 and 13, 2014, DPLF’ senior program officer Daniel Cerqueira participated in an event hosted by the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment of the Columbia University named Raising the Bar: Home Country Efforts to Regulate Foreign Investment for Sustainable Development. The event aimed at discussing the role of home countries in regulating the […]

28 Ene

OAS Permanent Council to hold special session on promotion and protection of human rights in business

The meeting will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2015 from 2:30 to 6:00 pm, in the Committee on Juridical and Political Affairs of the Permanent Council, and was convened in compliance with resolution AG/RES. 2840 (XLIV-O/14), adopted in the last General Assembly of the OAS on June the 4th, 2014. The purpose of the meeting is […]