Center for Justice and International Law - CEJIL

#Interview | The Organization of American States (#OAS) elected its next #SecretaryGeneral today. In a conversation with CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation, our director, Viviana Krsticevic, discusses the role of this organization in regional cooperation and the challenges its leadership faces. These include democratic erosion, the protection of #HumanRights, and responses to violence, ranging from organized crime to gender-based violence. Why are #women still absent from these leadership positions? The interview also addresses the lack of female representation in these spaces and the need to ensure their full participation in decision-making to move toward a more inclusive and equitable #democracy. ?? Read the full interview in both Spanish and English here.

#Analysis | A new dynamic in U.S. - Central America relations. #Trump’s administration is forcing Central American countries into compliance with its #ImmigrationPolicies. #Panama and #CostaRica are under pressure to serve as holding centers for migrants deported from the U.S., with little ability to refuse. “It’s clear that there’s a new order of relations in this matter where things are demanded of countries that are not in a position to refuse,” said Marcela Martino Aguilar, deputy director of Central America and Mexico for the Center for Justice and International Law (#CEJIL). Read the full analysis in The Guardian ??

??Today is #March8—#InternationalWomensDay (#IWD), a global day to celebrate women's achievements and advocate for #GenderEquality. In #LatinAmerica, this day has historically been one of resistance, remembrance, and advocacy, as #women continue to fight against violence, discrimination, and deep-rooted inequalities. At the same time, it is a moment to honor the strength, resilience, and invaluable contributions of women in building more just and equitable societies.? #WomensRights

Did you know that women are front and centre to the climate justice movement implementing positive solutions to mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis? This International #WomensDay, we are celebrating 3 women that have inspired the world to take a stand for the natural world. ?? Ineza Umuhoza Grace - Rwanda Ineza Umuhoza Grace is a Rwandan activist with a passion for the environment, feminism and animation! During her time at university, she was selected to be part of a delegation to COP 15 of the United Nations Convention on Combating Desertification. That experience inspired her to find ways to engage more young people in climate action. She founded The Green Protector- a network platform for youth engagement in protecting the environment. The following year, she was selected to be a climate change negotiator for the Rwandan delegation to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. There she provided a key perspective on how climate change was affecting youth in Africa. The Green Protector has become a key partner with Trócaire in #Rwanda, engaging thousands of children and youth in Rwanda and further afield on climate action. ?? Mary Robinson- Ireland Mary Robinson has championed women’s rights and other progressive causes since the 1970s before being elected as Ireland’s first female President in 1990. President Robinson became the first Head-of-State to visit war-torn Somalia during the devastating famine. The power of her visit and her testimony to the world had a resounding impact and deepened relations between #Ireland and #Somalia for decades to come. As the UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy on Climate Change and more recently as Special Envoy on El Ni?o and Climate along with Macharia Kamau of Kenya, Mary has helped to focus the world’s attention on the mounting effect of extreme weather events on the world’s poorest and most vulnerable communities. Mary Robinson is also co-founder of Project Dandelion a women-led movement for climate justice. ?? Berta Cáceres – Honduras Berta Cáceres was an indigenous Lenca environmental activist. She co-founded the Council of Popular and Indigenous Organizations of Honduras (COPINH). COPINH became a key partner for Trócaire in the region, providing support to environmental and Human Rights Defenders. Berta led her community’s struggle against deforestation, dam construction and dangerous mining activities on indigenous lands. She successfully waged a grassroots campaign that pressured the world’s largest dam builder to pull out of the Agua Zarca Dam. She was later shot dead in 2016, just for defending indigenous land rights and human rights. Read more about these inspiring women ?? https://lnkd.in/eSME2B6Z Center for Justice and International Law - CEJIL

El 10 de marzo, los Estados Miembros de la #OEA definirán quién liderará la Secretaría General en un momento decisivo para temas clave como seguridad multidimensional, la protección de la #democracia; el #DesarrolloInclusivo, y la defensa de los #DerechosHumanos en las Américas. La elección se define por mayoría absoluta: la candidatura que obtenga al menos 18 votos de los 34 Estados miembros asumirá el cargo. ?? Te compartimos un nota de la AFP sobre cómo se perfila este proceso, con la opinión de nuestra directora Viviana Krsticevic. ??

Women’s leadership can’t wait! Be part of the conversation on women’s leadership in global decision-making. Hear from high-level #women #leaders as they reflect on a decade of advocacy and action to advance equal representation. Panelists will discuss achievements, share strategies, and chart the path forward to accelerate change. Don’t miss this opportunity—register today. ??

Last chance to register! Don’t miss this high-level panel featuring experts from leading #HumanRights organizations. The discussion will begin with an exploration of Hostage-Taking, Torture, and Women: Perspectives Under International Law, followed by an in-depth analysis of the legal, political, and institutional challenges to preventing and responding to the patterns of #torture and the #detention conditions that women face in #LatinAmerica. Experts will also explore #Accountability strategies under #InternationalLaw. ?? Date: Wednesday, March 5th ?? Location: Faculty Lounge Y112, Washington College of Law ?? Register now – there’s still time! American University Washington College of Law #WomensRights #IWD2025 #JusticeForWomen #RuleOfLaw #EndTorture #SocialJustice #Democracy #UN?

?? #CSW69 SIDE EVENT | The Tipping Point: Why Women’s Leadership in International Decision-Making Spaces Can’t Wait As we mark the 10th anniversary of the GQUAL Campaign, we reflect on the progress achieved and the significant challenges that remain in advancing women’s leadership. While strides have been made, the journey toward true gender parity in global decision-making continues to face persistent barriers —especially in the face of growing global challenges. In the context of #CSW69 and Beijing+30, we invite you to join us on March 10th, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (EDT) to our Side Event “The Tipping Point: Why Women’s Leadership in International Decision-Making Spaces Can’t Wait”, which will take place at the Rockefeller Foundation, 420 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10018. The event will feature three important discussions with a diverse group of leaders and stakeholders: -Building a Global Conversation: Data, Research, and Stakeholder Engagement -Beyond Numbers: Transforming Institutions for Inclusive Leadership -Beyond Representation: International Law, Women’s Leadership, and Advancing Equality ? RSVP is required to attend. Confirm your participation here: https://lnkd.in/eYVKp7-e We look forward to your participation as we push for transformative change in global decision-making! Alison Holder Equal Measures 2030 Sarah Barton Clinton Global Initiative Rea Abada Chiongson IDLO - International Development Law Organization Claudette Segura Judit Arenas APCO Maria Noel Leoni Zardo Viviana Krsticevic Claudia Martin Alejandra Vicente UN Working Group on discrimination against women and girls #RangitaDeSilvaDeAlwis #ClaudiaFlores

?Cómo enfrentar la vigilancia estatal contra personas defensoras de #DerechosHumanos? La vigilancia estatal no es solo una amenaza a la privacidad, sino una estrategia de persecución contra quienes defienden derechos humanos en #AméricaLatina. En #RightsCon 2025, junto a Colectivo de Abogados y Abogadas José Alvear Restrepo (Cajar), #AmnistíaInternacional, Fundación Karisma y #R3D, analizamos el caso CAJAR, un hito en la lucha contra el espionaje ilegal.

??? Te invitamos a escuchar este #episodio de El Hilo, donde Marcela Martino, Subdirectora del programa para Centroamérica y México de #CEJIL, analiza las recientes #deportaciones impulsadas por #EstadosUnidos hacia #Panamá y #CostaRica. Entre las personas afectadas hay ni?as, ni?os y adolescentes, quienes se encuentran en una situación de alta vulnerabilidad y una falta de protección a sus #DerechosHumanos. No te pierdas esta conversación.