The Inter-American System of Human Rights

This book provides an analytical overview of the Inter-American Convention on Human Rights, focusing on economic, social, and cultural rights, particularly for minorities and indigenous peoples, while assessing the relevant institutions and jurisprudence.

The Inter-American System of Human Rights provides a comprehensive analysis of the Inter-American Convention on Human Rights, emphasizing the substantive guarantees of economic, social, and cultural rights. The book approaches these guarantees from both U.S. and Latin American perspectives, with particular attention to the protection of minorities and indigenous peoples. It serves as an informative resource for educators and students alike, offering an authoritative examination of the rights safeguarded by the Inter-American system and the operational dynamics of its institutions.

A significant portion of the book is dedicated to a detailed, article-by-article exploration of the guarantees outlined in the American Declaration of the Rights and Duties of Man and the American Convention on Human Rights. This examination is contextualized within the jurisprudence of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, alongside the Commission's extensive country reports assessing the human rights situations in various states. The inclusion of chapters addressing the rights of indigenous peoples, amnesty laws, and states of emergency further enriches the discussion.

Additionally, the book delves into the evolution and current methodologies of the Commission and the Court, providing a critical assessment of their achievements. It also highlights the role of non-governmental organizations in advocating for human rights within this framework. Overall, this work is an essential reference for anyone interested in the protection of human rights in the Americas and the broader field of international human rights law.