States in the Americas Must Seize the Opportunity to Address the Situation of Migrants and Refugees: Responding with Human Rights Perspective Introduction Amnesty International has called upon states in the Americas to prioritize the protection of migrants and refugees during the upcoming summit in Chiapas, Mexico on October 22. In […]
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States Must Empower and Protect Haitian Asylum Seekers: Putting an End to Racist Treatment
The Urgent Need for Ending Anti-Black Discrimination Against Haitian Asylum Seekers in the Americas The Humanitarian and Human Rights Crisis Facing Haitian Asylum Seekers Amnesty International has called upon states across the Americas to immediately end the anti-Black discrimination experienced by Haitian people seeking safety and international protection. The organization […]
Mexico’s States Must Take Action to Ensure Equal Legal Capacity
Mexican States Must Act on Legal Capacity ‘Guardianship’ Provisions to Promote Equal Rights for Individuals with Disabilities and Older Adults Background On April 24, 2023, the Mexican Congress abolished guardianship at the national level through the national civil and family procedure code, allowing all individuals aged 18 or older to […]