Peru
In December 2022, then-President Pedro Castillo attempted to dissolve Congress and take over the judicial power, amid serious allegations of corruption against him. Congress removed him from office and Vice-President Dina Boluarte became president. Thousands of protesters took to the streets calling for early elections and other demands. While the vast majority were peaceful, some protesters committed acts of violence. Security forces responded with disproportionate force. Scores of protesters and bystanders and one police officer have been killed. Threats to freedom of expression and violence against women and defenders of environmental and Indigenous rights are also major concerns.
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LGBT Rights
May 15, 2024
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Children's Rights
April 18, 2024
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Americas
March 11, 2024
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May 10, 2023
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December 17, 2020
Peru: Serious Police Abuses Against Protesters
Ensure Accountability; Prevent Future Abuses
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September 7, 2017
Implicating Humala
Evidence of Atrocities and Cover-Up of Abuses Committed during Peru’s Armed Conflict
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February 13, 2024
Fire Deaths in Peruvian Mine Demonstrates the Failings of Sustainability Certification
Despite Shortcomings, Mine was Certified as ‘Responsible’
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December 18, 2023
Cluster Munitions: Peru Destroys Stockpiled Weapons
All Treaty Parties Now Comply with Stockpiling Ban
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December 14, 2023
Ex-President’s Release Raises a Red Flag on Peru’s Democracy
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December 6, 2023
Peru: Fujimori’s Release Violates International Law
Ruling to Free Ex-President Runs Counter to Peru’s International Obligations
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November 7, 2023
Peru: Congress Should Respect Judicial Independence
Political Control of Justice Board would Jeopardize Rights
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August 4, 2023
Amazon Summit: Commit to Protect Rainforest, Defenders
Countries in Region Should Support Escazú Treaty
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July 17, 2023
Peru: Ensure Thorough Investigations of Abuses
HRW Oral Statement - Item 6 Universal Periodic Review Outcome - HRC53
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June 20, 2023
Peru Should Provide Comprehensive Reproductive Care for Girls
UN Committee Finds Peru Violated Girl’s Human Rights, Urges Abortion Reform
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May 10, 2023
“They, the Policemen, Killed My Brother”: Reconstruction of a Deadly Day of Protests in Juliaca, Peru
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May 10, 2023
Peru: Evidence Refutes Official Account of Killings
Security Forces Used Disproportionate and Indiscriminate Force in Juliaca