Inter-American Human Rights System
1. Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR)
The IACHR is the autonomous body of the Organization of American States (OAS) responsible for the promotion and protection of human rights in the Americas. One of its duties is to receive and review complaints from individuals for human rights violations and to monitor human rights situations.
Recent Developments
The IACtHR found that Colombia was responsible for the enforced disappearance of Edisson Guzmán Medina, who has been missing since
On October 20, 2023, the IACtHR found that Colombia was responsible for the enforced disappearance of Edisson Guzmán Medina, who has been missing since 2002. That year, the Colombian government launched a “social recovery plan” in the city of...
The IACHR released its report on “Migrants and Refugees from Venezuela”, addressing the causes of forced displacement from the country
On November 8, 2023, the IACHR released its report on “Migrants and Refugees from Venezuela”, addressing the causes of forced displacement from the country. According...
The IACHR published its Resolution No. 03/2023 on human rights and serious risks to the Rule of Law in Guatemala
On December 11, 2023, the IACHR published its Resolution No. 03/2023 on human rights and serious risks to the Rule of Law in Guatemala. The resolution addressed the...