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CEJIL and GQUAL Urge the Inter-American Court to Recognize Parity as a Standard of Representative Democracy
CEJIL and GQUAL Urge the Inter-American Court to Recognize Parity as a Standard of Representative Democracy
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El Salvador at the Crossroads: Crimes Against Humanity under the Public Security Policy
The International Group of Experts for the Investigation of Human Rights Violations under the State of Emergency in El Salvador, appointed by the Due Process of Law Foundation presents its final report
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The Academy is Pleased to Present the Honor Jury for the 2026 Human Rights Essay Award
The Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law is pleased to present the Honor Jury for the 2026 Human Rights Essay Award, composed of a select group of experts in Human Rights tasked with selecting the winning essays.
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Human Rights Day - December 10, 2025
A year of work culminating in a day of celebration: our contributions to the promotion and protection of Human Rights.
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Ensuring Human Rights in Times of Crisis and Corporate Power: Colombia and the World Face the Same Challenge
The Academy held the panel discussion “Guaranteeing Human Rights in Times of Crisis and Corporate Power: Colombia and the World Face the Same Challenge.”
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4th Discussion Roundtable on Strategic Litigation on Gender-Based Violence in Latin America
On October 30 and 31, 2025, the Academy and the War Crimes Research Office hosted the 4th Discussion Roundtable on Strategic Litigation on Gender-Based Violence in Latin America of the Latin American Network for Gender-based Strategic Litigation.
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Assessment of the Human Rights Situation in Colombia – A Conversation with Alberto Yepes
Assessment of the Human Rights Situation in Colombia – A Conversation with Alberto Yepes
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The Academy Honors the Life and Legacy of Professor Concepción Escobar Hernández
We honor the life and legacy of Dr. Concepción Escobar Hernández, who sadly passed on August 28, 2025, in Madrid. Dr. Escobar Hernández led a life dedicated to public service, intellectual curiosity, and fostering cross-cultural diplomacy.
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OAS Member States Explore Legal Action on Taliban Abuses Against Afghan Women
OAS Member States Explore Legal Action on Taliban Abuses Against Afghan Women
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Panel Discussion on the Current Issues in the International Law Commission
The Academy thanks ASIL for welcoming and providing a valuable platform to co-host the panel “Current Issues in the International Law Commission: The View from Inside”
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