Offsite Event: Confronting Mexico's Mounting Human Rights Challenges
Please join Freedom House for a discussion with foremost experts on Mexico regarding the human rights challenges facing the country and what should be done to address them. This event takes place at the Rayburn House Office Building.
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OFFSITE LOCATION: 2456 Rayburn House Office BuildingFriday, March 18, 2016
10:00am-11:00am
Widespread impunity and the lack of access to justice for victims of human rights violations remain serious challenges in Mexico. Increased attacks against journalists, human rights activists, and elected officials in recent months indicate that more needs to be done to strengthen the rule of law. In a report published this month, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights emphasized the frequency of extrajudicial killings, disappearances, and acts of violence against journalists as main factors contributing to Mexico’s “severe human rights crisis.” Please join us for a discussion with foremost experts on Mexico regarding the human rights challenges facing the country and what should be done to address them. Refreshments will be served.
**PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT WILL NOT TAKE PLACE AT THE WILSON CENTER**
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Mexico Institute
The Mexico Institute seeks to improve understanding, communication, and cooperation between Mexico and the United States by promoting original research, encouraging public discussion, and proposing policy options for enhancing the bilateral relationship. A binational Advisory Board, chaired by Luis Téllez and Earl Anthony Wayne, oversees the work of the Mexico Institute. Read more
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