Human rights defenders in the Americas have made fundamental contributions to the advancement of human rights. However, as the clamour for human rights has grown in strength throughout the region, those at the forefront of these demands continue to be met with threats and violence. Those responsible are rarely brought to justice. Amnesty International urges governments throughout the region to fulfil their obligation to protect human rights defenders and to respect, protect and fulfil human rights for all.
Americas: Transforming pain into hope: Human rights defenders in the Americas
Topics
- Americas
- Argentina
- Armed Conflict
- Armed Groups
- Brazil
- Business and Human Rights
- Censorship and Freedom of Expression
- Colombia
- Cuba
- Disappearances
- Discrimination
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Exploitation of Natural Resources
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Human Rights Defenders and Activists
- Impunity
- Indigenous People
- International Organizations
- Internet and Social Media
- Jamaica
- Justice Systems
- Killings and Disappearances
- LGBTI Rights
- Maternal Health and Reproductive Rights
- Mexico
- Migrants
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Press Freedom
- Refugees
- Report
- Research
- Sexual Violence
- Torture and other ill-treatment
- United States of America
- Unlawful Killings
- Venezuela
- Women and Girls
- Women's Rights