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Uruguay

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Overview

Pre-trial detention continued to be imposed widely. Impunity persisted for past crimes; human rights defenders investigating such crimes received death threats. Sexual and reproductive health services were difficult to access in rural areas and objectors to providing abortion continued to obstruct access to legal abortions.

Death penalty status

Abolitionist for all crimes

Does not use the death penalty

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News

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Uruguay’s Equal Marriage Act a step towards full equality in the Americas

Commentary

Analysis, opinion, personal stories and more.

News

Americas

Virginia Shoppee: A dear friend and a fearless fighter for human rights

Campaigns

Americas

'No more Beatrizes': Making history in Montevideo

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Media enquiries

Duncan Tucker

Americas Media Manager, +525548488266 duncan.tucker@amnesty.org

Our Offices

Section office

Magallanes 1260, of. 1005, CP 11200 MONTEVIDEO

Phone

0059824032227

Email

oficina@amnistia.org.uy

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Amnesty International Secretariat Office

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Research

Reports, briefings, urgent actions and UN submissions

Research

Uruguay

1 December 2018

Suggested recommendations to States considered during the 32nd session of the Universal Periodic Review, 20 January – 1 February 2019

Research

Uruguay

Uruguay: Steady progress, persistent debts

Education

Uruguay

4 December 2017

Education, Empowerment and Justice Programme (EEJ) Independent End Evaluation Report

Research

Uruguay

Uruguay: The Supreme Court must guarantee the protection of a child subjected to violence.

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