The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is an organ of the Organization of American States (OAS) and can grant protective measures intended to prevent irreparable harm; member states are expected to follow and report back on those measures.
November 18, 2025
high
procedural
Institutional role and authority of the IACHR within the OAS system.
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights is an autonomous body of the Organization of American States that can grant protective measures intended to prevent irreparable harm to individuals' human rights.
November 18, 2025
high
institutional
Describes the mandate and function of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights within the OAS system.