The COVID-19 vaccine demands international and national solidarity
An opinion piece by César Landa, ICJ Commissioner from Peru. (more…)
Region and country Archives: Peru
Latin America: the ICJ publishes legal briefing paper (in Spanish) on enforced disappearance and extrajudicial killings
The ICJ has published a legal briefing paper setting out the international legal framework concerning enforced disappearance and extrajudicial killings. (more…)
Peru: Congress’ ouster of President Vizcarra sets off crisis of rule of law
The removal of Peru’s President Martin Vizcarra by the country’s Congress has undermined respect for the principle of separation of powers and precipitated a rule of law crisis, the ICJ said today. (more…)
Peru, Colombia and Guatemala: cases of enforced disappearance and extrajudicial killings documented – Webinar
For decades, victims of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings in Latin America have been demanding justice, truth, and reparations. Despite these efforts, impunity remains rampant. In some cases, victims have been waiting for justice for over four decades. (more…)
Launch of a forensic guide on the investigation, recovery and analysis of human remains
Despite remarkable efforts to recover and identify human remains in Latin America, there are still thousands of cases where remains have not been identified and returned to their family. Crucially, families still struggle to understand and participate in the forensic process. (more…)
ICJ launches project combatting impunity for serious human rights violations in Colombia, Guatemala and Peru
Today in Bogotá, Colombia, ICJ and its partners launched a new 30-month project under the ICJ’s Global Accountability Initiative entitled, Promoting justice for extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances in Colombia, Guatemala and Peru. The aim of the project is to promote the accountability of perpetrators and access to effective remedies and reparation for victims and […]