Oct 27, 2011

Movement for Peace with Justice: Citizen Security and Human Rights in Mexico Hearing before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

Statement of the Movement for Peace with Justice and Dignity presented today to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights in Washington , D.C.

Movement for Peace with Justice and Dignity: Oct. 27, "Outrage at the situation of generalized violence in Mexico has coalesced in the MPJD - a national movement of victims and citizens determined to promote peace with justice and dignity. Adherents of the MPJD believe the situation of systematic human rights violations and widespread impunity among the perpetrators of violence has created a true national emergency.

This document aims to (1) summarize the actions of the MPJD; (2) present the context of citizen security in Mexico; (3) discuss the rights of victims and obligations of the Mexican state under the Inter-American system; (4) recount the demands of the MPJD on the Mexican State; and (5) present the paradigmatic cases of human rights violations the movement has documented and continues to pursue." read more

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