Human Rights

International law of human rights. Guide to international and regional human rights protection mechanisms, treaties, jurisprudence and commentary.

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INTER-AMERICAN HUMAN RIGHTS SYSTEM > Protection Mechanisms

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is one of two bodies in the inter-American system for the promotion and protection of human rights. The other human rights body is the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, which is located in San José, Costa Rica. The IACHR is an autonomous organ of the Organization of American States (OAS). Its mandate is found in the OAS Charter and the American Convention on Human Rights.


INTER-AMERICAN HUMAN RIGHTS SYSTEM > Key Texts