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Miguel Pro Human Rights Center

Miguel Pro Human Rights Center

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The Miguel Pro Human Rights Center (PRODH) (also Miguel Agustín Pro Juárez Human Rights Center) is a Jesuit human rights society based in Mexico, founded in 1988.[1]

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Activities

PRODH works with the Inter-American Human Rights System,[2] and Human Rights Watch,[3] UN treaty bodies and Special Rapporteurs, and with international and regional NGOs.[4]

It advocates for the demilitarization of Mexico's security apparatus.[5] and protection of women against sexual abuse by the police.[6] PRODH also works with the defense of land rights.[7]

PRODH offers training for victims, movements, organizations, and human rights defenders, and facilitates human rights activists’ legal, media, and advocacy work in various regions of Mexico.[citation needed] The Center monitors elections and has pointed to misuse of US aid. It offers legal help in obtaining the release of prisoners of conscience.[citation needed] Since September 2001, PRODH has held Consultative Status before the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and is an Accredited Organization before the Organization of American States.[citation needed]


References

  1. Arriaga Valenzuela, Luis (2016). Contributions of the Jesuits to Human Rights in Mexico: A Case Study of Center Miguel Agustin Pro Juarez (EdD thesis). Loyola Marymount University. ProQuest 1791131368 via ProQuest.
  2. "University of Minnesota Human Rights Library". hrlibrary.umn.edu. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
  3. "WOLA and Prodh Publish Report of Human Rights Violations in Ciudad Juarez". Transnational Institute. 2010-10-05. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
  4. kpolisse (2016-06-03). "Indigenous Forest Defender Illegally Jailed in Mexico". Indian Country Today Media Network.com. Retrieved 2016-11-30.

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