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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| Abbreviation | PRODH |
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| Named after | Miguel Pro |
| Formation | 1988 |
| Founded at | Mexico City |
| Purpose | Defense of human rights |
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Director | Mario E. Patrón Sánchez |
| Website | PRODH |
Activities
editPRODH 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
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "University of Minnesota Human Rights Library". hrlibrary.umn.edu. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
- ^ Solomon, Joel A. (1997). Implausible Deniability: State Responsibility for Rural Violence in Mexico. Human Rights Watch. p. 95. ISBN 1564322106.
- ^ "WOLA and Prodh Publish Report of Human Rights Violations in Ciudad Juarez". Transnational Institute. 2010-10-05. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
- ^ "Mexico Army Ordered Soldiers to Kill Criminals: NGO". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2016-12-02.
- ^ CEDWA report on police abuse of women. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
- ^ kpolisse (2016-06-03). "Indigenous Forest Defender Illegally Jailed in Mexico". Indian Country Today Media Network.com. Retrieved 2016-11-30.