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3 Abr

Some reflections on the selection of a new Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression of the IACHR

On December 19, 2013, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) announced that it would be accepting applications for the position of Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression. From May 1-31, 2014, the names and backgrounds of those selected as finalists will be published on its website, and during that period member States and civil […]

28 Mar

Dialogue with IACHR Commissioner James Cavallaro and the Regional Network for Pre -Trial Justice in Latin America

On March 27th, 2014  member organizations of the Steering Committee of the Regional Network for Pre-Trial Justice, convened by the Open Society Justice Initiative ( OSJI ) and the Due Process of Law Foundation ( DPLF )(both members of the Network) met in Washington DC to analyze the next steps for this coalition of organizations […]

1 Jul

Publication presenting the candidates to IACHR’s Rapporteur for freedom of expression

In light of the upcoming election for the next Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression,  the Due Process of Law Foundation (DPLF), the Center for Justice and International Law (CEJIL) and  Open Society Justice Initiative prepared a joint publication presenting each of the candidates’ views on relevant issues for the hemisphere. This document seeks to bring greater transparency to the […]

23 May

Secrecy and absence of civil society participation once again characterize the 4th Conference of States Parties

On May 26 and 27 of 2014 in Port of Prince, Haiti the 4th Conference of States Parties to the American Convention on Human Rights will take place, organized by Ecuador and Uruguay and hosted by Haiti. Based on the information available about this conference it appears that, unlike past conferences, this time there will be a […]

29 Abr

ENSURING TRANSPARENT AND INDEPENDENT ELECTIONS IN THE INTER-AMERICAN SYSTEM

In a move to support and strengthen human rights in the Americas, a panel of five independent experts will monitor the forthcoming election of new members to the region’s human rights commission and court. The Independent Panel for the Election of Inter-American Commissioners and Judges has been established in advance of this June’s election of […]

1 Nov

NGOs express concern over Venezuela’s withdrawal from the jurisdiction of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights

On the inauguration of the new session of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) over 20 human rights organizations and networks from the region have signed this statement addressed to all OAS missions through which we express our concern over Venezuela’s decision to denounce the American Convention on Human Rights and to withdraw from the jurisdiction […]

3 Jul

Politorbis – Dealing with the Past

31 May

Doing Justice: Electing the Best Judges and Commissioners to Enforce International Human Rights Law

3 Abr

Independent Panel Will Again Assess Candidates to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON DC—An Independent Expert Panel will assess the nominees standing this June for election to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, in a continuing effort by civil society groups to promote a more transparent selection process for the influential regional human rights body. This year, four new commissioners will be chosen from six candidates […]

5 Mar

Who are the candidates running for the position of Secretary General at the OAS?

Washington, D.C., March 4, 2020.- In light of the upcoming elections for the position of Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS), civil society organizations invited candidates Luis Almagro, Hugo de Zela, and María Fernanda Espinosa to answer a questionnaire to provide the general public greater insights into their vision and strategies for this institution […]