This page summarizes cases raised with Honduras by the Special Rapporteur between May 1, 2011, (when the Special Rapporteur took up his functions) and February 28, 2017 (the date of the last public release of communications). Communications are released to the public once per year. This page also contains observations on these communications and on responses received from Honduras. Communications and observations are divided into sections based upon which observation report they originally appeared. Each communication is referenced as urgent appeal (UA), allegation letter (AL), joint urgent appeal (JUA) and joint allegation letter (JAL) - the hyperlinks lead to these documents. This is followed by the date the communication was issued, as well as the case number and the State reply (also hyperlinked if available). Summaries and communications are published only in the language of submission (in the case of Honduras, Spanish). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) Joint urgent appeal, 25/10/2011. Case no. HND 9/2011. State Reply: None to date. Presunto asesinato, atentado contra la vida, detención arbitraria y amenaza de muerte contra miembros de asociaciones. Observaciones El Relator Especial lamenta no haber recibido una respuesta a su carta del octubre 2011 y quisiera invitar al... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Guatemala by the Special Rapporteur between May 1, 2011, (when the Special Rapporteur took up his functions) and February 28, 2017 (the date of the last public release of communications). Communications are released to the public once per year. This page also contains observations on these communications and on responses received from Guatemala. Communications and observations are divided into sections based upon which observation report they originally appeared. Each communication is referenced as urgent appeal (UA), allegation letter (AL), joint urgent appeal (JUA) and joint allegation letter (JAL) - the hyperlinks lead to these documents. This is followed by the date the communication was issued, as well as the case number and the State reply (also hyperlinked if available). Summaries and communications are published only in the language of submission (in the case of Guatemala, Spanish). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) Joint allegation letter, 27/06/2011. Case no. GTM 7/2011. State Reply: None to date. Presuntos asesinatos de dos miembros de Sindicato de Trabajadores Bananeros de Izabal (SITRABI). Joint allegation letter, 05/10/2011. Case no. GTM 15/2011. State Reply: None to date. Presunto asesinato de un miembro del Sindicato de... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Nicaragua by the Special Rapporteur between May 1, 2011, (when the Special Rapporteur took up his functions) and February 28, 2017 (the date of the last public release of communications). Communications are released to the public once per year. This page also contains observations on these communications and on responses received from Nicaragua. Communications and observations are divided into sections based upon which observation report they originally appeared. Each communication is referenced as urgent appeal (UA), allegation letter (AL), joint urgent appeal (JUA) and joint allegation letter (JAL) - the hyperlinks lead to these documents. This is followed by the date the communication was issued, as well as the case number and the State reply (also hyperlinked if available). Summaries and communications are published only in the language of submission (in the case of Nicaragua, Spanish). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) None Second Report (March 16, 2012 to February 28, 2013) None Third Report (March 1, 2013 to February 28, 2014) None Fourth Report (March 1, 2014 to February 28, 2015) Joint allegation letter, 23/02/2015. Case no: NIC 1/2015. State reply: None. Alegaciones de disolución de asambleas pacíficas con uso excesivo de... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Panama by the Special Rapporteur between May 1, 2011, (when the Special Rapporteur took up his functions) and February 28, 2017 (the date of the last public release of communications). Communications are released to the public once per year. This page also contains observations on these communications and on responses received from Panama. Communications and observations are divided into sections based upon which observation report they originally appeared. Each communication is referenced as urgent appeal (UA), allegation letter (AL), joint urgent appeal (JUA) and joint allegation letter (JAL) - the hyperlinks lead to these documents. This is followed by the date the communication was issued, as well as the case number and the State reply (also hyperlinked if available). Summaries and communications are published only in the language of submission (in the case of Panama, Spanish). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) None Second Report (March 16, 2012 to February 28, 2013) Joint allegation letter, 04/01/2013. Case no. PAN 7/2012. State Reply: None to date. Presunta violencia policial, actos de tortura, abuso racista y denegación del acceso a la salud en respuesta a manifestaciones pacíficas en contra de la Ley reorganizadora de la Zona Libre... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Costa Rica by the Special Rapporteur between May 1, 2011, (when the Special Rapporteur took up his functions) and February 28, 2017 (the date of the last public release of communications). Communications are released to the public once per year. This page also contains observations on these communications and on responses received from Costa Rica. Communications and observations are divided into sections based upon which observation report they originally appeared. Each communication is referenced as urgent appeal (UA), allegation letter (AL), joint urgent appeal (JUA) and joint allegation letter (JAL) – the hyperlinks lead to these documents. This is followed by the date the communication was issued, as well as the case number and the State reply (also hyperlinked if available). Summaries and communications are published only in the language of submission (in the case of Costa Rica, Spanish). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) None Second Report (March 16, 2012 to February 28, 2013) Joint urgent appeal, 02/04/2012. Case no. CRI 2/2012. State Reply: 01/02/2013. Supuesto allanamiento y robo en la sede de una organización de derechos humanos. Observaciones El Relator Especial quiere agradecer la respuesta del Gobierno a la comunicación... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with El Salvador by the Special Rapporteur between May 1, 2011, (when the Special Rapporteur took up his functions) and February 28, 2017 (the date of the last public release of communications). Communications are released to the public once per year. This page also contains observations on these communications and on responses received from El Salvador. Communications and observations are divided into sections based upon which observation report they originally appeared. Each communication is referenced as urgent appeal (UA), allegation letter (AL), joint urgent appeal (JUA) and joint allegation letter (JAL) – the hyperlinks lead to these documents. This is followed by the date the communication was issued, as well as the case number and the State reply (also hyperlinked if available). Summaries and communications are published only in the language of submission (in the case of El Salvador, Spanish). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) None Second Report (March 16, 2012 to February 28, 2013) None Third Report (March 1, 2013 to February 28, 2014) Joint allegation letter, 28/11/2013. Case no. SLV 3/2013. State reply: 29/01/2014. Presunto allanamiento y destrucción de documentos y materiales de una organización y actos violentos e intimidatorios... Continue reading →
(English) GINEBRA – Más de mes después del asesinato de Berta Cáceres, expertos de las Naciones Unidas reiteraron su llamado al Gobierno de Honduras para que se haga justicia y se esclarezca el asesinato de la defensora de los derechos humanos, y para que se garantice la seguridad y protección de todos los defensores del medio ambiente y de los derechos humanos en el país. Berta Cáceres, fundadora del Consejo Cívico de Organizaciones Populares e Indígenas de Honduras (COPINH), fue asesinada a balazos el 3 de marzo de 2016 pese a que la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos exigió que Honduras que la protegiera. A pesar de repetidos actos de intimidación, incluidos atentados específicos por su condición de mujer, así como las detenciones y violencia sufridas en los últimos años, siguió defendiendo los derechos de la comunidad Lenca de Río Blanco, denunciando y oponiéndose a la explotación de los bienes naturales autóctonos, especialmente por el proyecto hidroeléctrico de ‘Agua Zarca’. “El asesinato de Berta Cáceres, que se cree está directamente vinculado con su trabajo y con el hecho de que era una mujer e indígena, ilustra tristemente una terrible reacción contra las defensoras de los derechos humanos y especialmente, contra las defensoras de los bienes... Continue reading →
(Español) GENEVA – More than a month after Berta Cáceres’ murder, United Nations experts - including Maina Kiai - have reiterated their appeal to the Government of Honduras to provide justice and reveal the truth in the killing of the woman human rights defender, and to ensure the security and protection of all people defending the environment and human rights in the country. Berta Cáceres, founder of the Civic Council of Popular and Indigenous Organizations Honduras (COPINH), was shot to death on 3 March 2016 in spite of the 2009 decision by the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights requiring Honduras to protect her. Despite repeated acts of intimidation, including gender-specific attacks, arrests and violence that she suffered over the years, she continued to defend the rights of the Lenca community of Rio Blanco, denouncing and opposing the exploitation of indigenous natural resources, especially via the hydroelectric project of ‘Agua Zarca’. “The murder of Berta Cáceres, which is believed to be directly linked to her work and to the fact that she was a woman and indigenous, sadly illustrates an appalling backlash against women human rights defenders and, especially against environmental activists,” the experts stated. Women human rights defenders are generally further... Continue reading →
(Español) GENEVA – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, Michel Forst, today urged the Government of Honduras “to take immediate and concrete actions, or risk turning the country into a lawless killing zone for human rights defenders.” His call was joined by Special Rapporteur Maina Kiai, among others. Mr. Forst’s appeal comes after the killing of yet another outspoken leader of the Civic Council of Popular and Indigenous Organizations Honduras (COPINH), the organization founded and led by prominent indigenous leader Berta Cáceres, an environmental and women human rights defender slain earlier this month Nelson García’s killing reportedly occurred on 15 March, shortly after he had witnessed a forced eviction carried out by security forces in the Río Lindo area, South of San Pedro Sula. “This new tragedy points once again to major faults in the protection of rights defenders in the country,” the expert said. “Amid unrelenting attacks against environmental and indigenous defenders, it is high time the Honduran authorities take concrete steps to ensure safety for all human rights defenders in the country, and their families,” Mr. Forst stressed recalling States’ obligation to guarantee security and protection for all human rights... Continue reading →
(English) GINEBRA – El Relator Especial de las Naciones Unidas sobre la situación de los defensores de los derechos humanos, Michel Forst, pidió hoy al Gobierno de Honduras que “tome medidas inmediatas y concretas, para evitar el riesgo de que el país se convierta en una zona de impunidad para los asesinos de defensores de derechos humanos”. La exhortación del Sr. Forst se produce tras otro asesinato de un dirigente del Consejo Cívico de Organizaciones Populares e Indígenas de Honduras (COPINH), la organización fundada y liderada por la destacada dirigente indígena Berta Cáceres, defensora de los derechos del medio ambiente y de la mujer matada hace pocos días. El asesinato de Nelson García ocurrió el 15 de marzo poco después de haber presenciado un desalojo forzado llevado a cabo por las fuerzas de seguridad en la zona de Río Lindo, al sur de San Pedro Sula. “Esta nueva tragedia deja al descubierto una vez más las principales fallas en la protección de los defensores en el país”, dijo el experto. “En medio de incesantes ataques contra defensores del medio ambiente y de los pueblos indígenas, es hora de que las autoridades hondureñas tomen medidas concretas para garantizar la seguridad de todos los defensores de los derechos humanos en el país y sus familias,”... Continue reading →
