Tag: Inter-American Court of Human Rights
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Hearing in the Case of Celia Ramos: Media Highlights
In Peru during the 1990s, thousands of women were forcibly sterilized as part of a State policy—including Celia Ramos, who died in 1997 after undergoing surgical sterilization without her valid consent. On May 22, the Center for Reproductive Rights and its partners argued the case of Celia Ramos at a public hearing before the Inter-American […]
Celia Ramos vs. Perú
En 1997, Celia Ramos de 34 años y oriunda de Piura, acudió a un puesto de salud buscando atención médica. Desde ese momento, fue objeto de presiones y desinformación por parte de personal de salud, que incluso la visitó varias veces en su casa dándole información incompleta e imprecisa para forzarla a someterse a un […]
The Case of Celia Ramos: Seeking Justice for Women Forcibly Sterilized Under Peru’s Fujimori Regime
The Center and its partners will argue the first-ever case brought before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights addressing Peru’s forced sterilization policy.
The Latin American Green Wave Takes Los Angeles
Center and movement partners lead activities to bring attention to reproductive rights issues in Latin America.
El Salvador abortion case fuels hopes for expanded access across Latin America
Senior Regional Director Catalina Martínez Coral was interviewed for this article in The Guardian.
In Ruling by Inter-American Court of Human Rights, New Legal Protections for Pregnant Women
In case involving the death of a pregnant woman in Argentina, Court requires states across Latin America to adopt policies to prevent obstetric violence.
Chilean Activists Celebrate Apology in Forced Sterilization Case
Al Jazeera reported on the apology by Chilean President Gabriel Boric to a woman who was forcibly sterilized after the birth of her son because she had HIV. The Center and its local partner, Vivo Positivo, represented “Francisca” at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. As a result, Chile agreed to end its forced sterilization […]
Human Rights Court Prohibits Reporting Women for Abortions in L.A.
The Havana Times reported on the Inter-American Court of Human Rights historic ruling in the Center’s case, Manuela v. El Salvador. The Court found that El Salvador was responsible for Manuela’s death and that the country must take measures to ensure women can access reproductive health care without being reported to law enforcement. After being […]
Inter-American Court of Human Rights Ruling Will Help Protect Women Seeking Reproductive Health Care, Including Abortion
Ruling in case brought by the Center and partners holds El Salvador responsible for the death of Manuela, a woman imprisoned after an obstetric emergency.
Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos condena a El Salvador y ordena reformas para que las mujeres no sean criminalizadas por acceder a salud reproductiva
1 de diciembre de 2021 — El Centro de Derechos Reproductivos y la Colectiva Feminista para el Desarrollo Local, con el acompañamiento de la Agrupación Ciudadana por la Despenalización del Aborto, lograron que la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos (Corte IDH) declarara responsable al Estado salvadoreño por las violaciones de derechos humanos de las que […]
