ACHR

ACHR stands for the American Convention on Human Rights. It is an international human rights instrument adopted in 1969 in San José, Costa Rica, by the Organization of American States (OAS). The convention aims to promote and protect human rights in the Americas, establishing obligations for member states to respect and ensure the rights contained within it. These rights include the right to life, personal integrity, freedom of expression, and due process, among others. The ACHR also established the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to oversee its implementation and provide mechanisms for individuals to seek justice for human rights violations. The document serves as a crucial framework for human rights protection in the region, guiding state behavior and providing a basis for legal recourse for victims of human rights abuses.