Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Panama

Panama announces financial support to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

Press Release (in Spanish)
May 25, 2016

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile

Statement regarding the financial crisis of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR)

Press Release (in Spanish)
May 30, 2016

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay

Press release on the financial crisis the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights is going through

Press Release (in Spanish)
May 31, 2016

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica

Foreign Minister González meets with IACHR Executive Secretary to analyze that body’s financial situation

Press Release (in Spanish)
June 1, 2016

Meeting of High-Level Human Rights Authorities (RAADH) of MERCOSUR

28th Meeting of Human Rights Authorities

Statement
June 3, 2016

Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of United Nations

"Unless more governments in the Americas contribute to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, its invaluable work will come to a halt," Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today said.

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Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

We are disturbed by the severe financial crisis that the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights is facing. Should the Commission not receive the necessary funds in the coming weeks, the capacity of the regional human rights system to respond to victims of rights violations across the Americas may be seriously diminished.

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“We cannot let it go bankrupt” – Two key UN rights bodies urge crucial funding for regional rights organ

The two largest independent bodies and mechanisms in the United Nations human rights system* express their grave concern about the future of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) as it faces a financial crisis that threatens its existence.

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Human Rights Watch

OAS: Save Human Rights Body - Financial Crisis Threatens Basic Protections

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Coalition for Human Rights in the Americas

The Coalition for Human Rights in the Americas, and the members of other regional and global networks from civil society, express our deep concern over the severe financial crisis currently affecting the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights (IACHR). 

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Regional Alliance for Free Expression and Information

Civil society calls for countries in the Open Government Partnership to come together to address the IACHR crisis

See the statement (in Spanish)

Center for Economic and Social Rights (CESR) and other organizations and networks working on an initiative to promote justice in fiscal policy and human rights in the region

The IACHR Financial Crisis: Where are the resources to finance human rights? Urgent call to OAS Member States.

See the statement (in Spanish)

Movimiento Mundial por la Infancia de Lationoamérica y el Caribe (MMI-LAC)

MMI-LAC statement regarding the serious financial crisis of the IACHR due to the non-compliance of the States.

See the statement (in Spanish)

Red Latinoamericana y Caribeña por la Defensa de los Derechos de los niños, niñas y adolescentes

REDLAMYC calls the States to meet the financial obligations with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR).

See the statement (in Spanish)

Education program for not violence, peace and Human Rights. Facultad de derecho Universidad Nacional de Rosario

Given the financial crisis that Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, the civil society organizations calls the States and donors to redouble efforts to maintenance.

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Working Group of the Protocol of San Salvador

The WGPSS joins the voices and multiple manifestations concerning the severe economic and financial crisis that the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights is facing...

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Civil Society Organizations from more than 20 countries of the Americas

We urgently call to the Organization of American States and member States not expand the crisis the Human Rights in the region through the weakening of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR).

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IFEX - Latin America and Caribbean

Due to severe financial constraints, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) announced last week a 40% reduction in personnel and the suspension of public hearings until further notice. As an alliance that promotes freedom of expression, IFEX-ALC expresses serious concern over the IACHR's funding crisis and warns of serious implications for the region. 

See the statement

Open letter on the financial crisis facing the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

PEN International and the undersigned writers and international members of the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX) are dismayed by the serious financial crisis facing the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, the human rights body of the Organisation of American States, and the devastating impact this could have on respect for rights in the Americas, including freedom of expression. 

See the statement

Asociación Civil por la Igualdad y la Justicia (ASIJ)

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) of the Organization of American States (OAS) is currently facing a severe financial crisis that impacts significantly on the ability of the organism has to fulfill its essential functions.

See the statement (in Spanish)

Native Women's Association of Canada

On behalf of the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC), I am truly shocked to hear of the financial crises of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR). The IACHR is a principal and autonomous organ of the Organization of American States (“OAS”) whose mission is to promote and protect human rights in the American hemisphere.

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International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs - IWGIA

A recent announcement by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) explains that it is experiencing a serious financial crisis that is forcing it to suspend all country visits planned for this year plus the hearings scheduled for July and October. It will also have to cut its workforce by 40%.

See the statement