Comment by UN Human Rights Office spokesperson Liz Throssell on OAS funding for Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and Inter-American Court of Human Rights

GENEVA (23 June 2017) – We welcome the decision adopted by consensus by the Organization of American States to double the regular budgets for the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights over a three year period.

Last year, when the regional human rights system was facing a severe financial crisis, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein voiced serious concern and called on States to reaffirm their commitment to human rights by providing this vital system with the necessary resources.

This week’s decision will allow the Commission and the Court to continue their valuable work in providing a robust defence of human rights across the Americas. We encourage States in the region to continue to demonstrate their commitment to the regional human rights system, which is a strategic partner of our Office,  through this and other constructive actions. 

ENDS

For more information and media requests, please contact: Liz Throssell (+41 22 917 9466 / ethrossell@ohchr.org)

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