[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - La Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos (CIDH) de la Organización de Estados Americanos (OEA) celebró su 133º período ordinario de sesiones del 15 al 31 de octubre de 2008. Durante las sesiones se aprobaron informes...
Summary: We are currently developing an international guide to human rights pro bono lawyers to accompany our toolkit on strategic litigation. If you know of other pro bono law firms, please let us know at [email protected] Defenders...
Thousands of children under the age of 18 currently participate in armed conflicts in at least 18 countries worldwide, as part of government armies, paramilitaries, and armed opposition groups. Since 1994, Human Rights Watch has reported on the use...
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights held its 131st session from 3 – 14 March 2008 in Washington, D.C. During the session, the IACHR analysed petitions, cases and requests for precautionary measures. The Commission also heard...
Summary: Report prepared for a thematic hearing before the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights.[WASHINGTON, D.C, 12 March 2008] - The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights held a hearing on the state of the right to education for Afro...
Summary: Y Care International has published a research report into the rehabilitation of former child soldiers in Colombia. Denied a childhood and often subjected to horrific violence, an estimated 200,000 to 250,000 young people under the age of 18...
[BOGOTÁ, 14 de febrero de 2008] - Colombia ya cuenta con una “Estrategia nacional para prevenir y erradicar las peores formas de trabajo infantil y proteger al joven trabajador 2008-2015”. La estrategia -elaborada con la participación...
Summary: This study on the implementation of the UN-led Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism (MRM) is a key component of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1612. The findings of this study are presented in a series of five reports: four...
[13 December 2007] - Discrimination threatens lives in emergencies, and governments and aid agencies should pay more attention to the needs of vulnerable groups who suffer most in disasters, the Red Cross said in a report released on Thursday....
Summary: Informe sobre la situación de niños, niñas y jóvenes de los departamentos de Chocó, Putumayo y Cauca, la región de la costa caribe, y la ciudad de Medellín.Información complementariaColombia: Informe sobre la situación de niños, ni...
