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UN Bodies Rally to support the IACHR

By humanrightsathome

 Several weeks ago, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights announced that it was suspending hearings and laying off staff due to inadequate financial support from member nations.  Two UN groups have now issued a strong statement calling for financial support for the Inter-American Commission.  “We cannot let it go bankrupt,” they conclude.  Likewise, an impressive collection of international scholars and activists have penned an open letter to the Organization of American States in a plea for national and donor support to allow the IACHR to continue operations.  The letter asks that action be taken by June 15 to allow IACHR operations to go forward.  You can still add your name to the petition by clicking here and completing the form.