The Continuing Relevance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights A Historical Context This year marks the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a landmark document that aimed to establish a series of basic agreements to guarantee freedom, equality, and dignity for everyone. At […]
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Building Economic Resilience: Why the Americas Desperately Needs a Fiscal Pact
Fostering Human Rights in Latin America and the Caribbean: A Call for Fiscal Reforms Introduction In an open letter addressed to ministers attending the Latin American and Caribbean Summit for an Inclusive, Sustainable, and Equitable Global Tax Order in Cartagena, Colombia, several prominent organizations, including Amnesty International, the global Debt […]
Addressing the Closure of Civic Space in the Americas: Urgency for OAS States
Amnesty International Calls for Action on Closure of Civic Space in the Americas Background Amnesty International has issued an open letter to the heads of state attending the 53rd General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), urging them to address the closure of civic space in the Americas. […]