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Berta’s murder trial report highlights that justice has not been served

The report released by la Misión de Observación Calificada Caso Berta Cáceres reveals several weakness and flaws in the process relating to the trial for the murder of the Honduran indigenous leader and woman human rights defender (WHRD) Berta Caceres in 2016. The Misión de Observación...

Dismantling the myths around restrictive fiscal policies in Latin America

In December 2019, The Center for Economic and Social Rights (CESR) published a briefing entitled “Dismantling the Dogmas of Austerity and Fiscal Injustice in Latin America,” refuting 10 commonly held...

Various ESCR-Net members demand justice for Berta Cáceres

This past 17 September 2018 marked the first day of the trial for the assassination of Honduran human rights defender Berta Cáceres and the attempted murder of Gustavo Castro.

The attack, which occurred on 2 March 2016, followed powerful social protests by organizations and activists,...

Honduran farmers sue World Bank Group for human rights violations

EarthRights International (ERI) filed a federal lawsuit on March 8, 2017, on behalf of Honduran farmers charging two World Bank Group members with aiding and...

Remembering those who could not come

Their silence was audible.

As 150 people took their seats, ready to inaugurate ESCR-Net’s Global Strategy Meeting, several empty chairs featured prominently among the crowd; holding space for those who did not manage...

OFRANEH receives two awards in recognition of work in support of Garífuna communities and the environment

In October 2016, two important awards were bestowed upon the Organización Fraternal Negra Hondureña (OFRANEH), represented...

ESCR-Net urges Members States of the OAS to resolve the severe financial crisis facing the IACHR

On 3 June 2016, the International Network for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCR-Net) sent a letter to 34 presidents and prime ministers of Member States of the...

OFRANEH participates in International Gathering “Berta Cáceres Vive”

ESCR-Net member, Organización Fraternal Negra...

Honduras: allow Gustavo Castro to return home

The International Network for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCR-Net) sent a letter today to the President of Honduras, Juan Orlando Fernández, to...

ESCR-Net calls on the government of Honduras the immediate return of Gustavo Castro to Mexico

The International Network for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCR-Net) sent a letter today to the President of Honduras, Juan Orlando Fernández, to...