Human rights organizations mark anniversaries and call for systemic improvements in Bolivia and Honduras

In Bolivia, the Institute for Therapy and Investigation of the Sequelae of Torture and State Violence (ITEI) commemorated the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. During the event, ITEI Executive Director Emma Bolshia Bravo Cladera emphasized the essential role of national human rights bodies in ensuring the rule of law and providing professional support to victims. The ceremony included the presentation of the Civil Society Declaration, a collaborative document involving several organizations such as Fundación Construir and CLADEM Bolivia, which outlines the human rights situation in the country and demands concrete defensive actions.

Additionally, ITEI honored victims of the Senkata and Sacaba massacres, recognizing their persistent efforts to demand justice, transparency, and due process. The institute highlighted the importance of preserving historical memory against rising denialist trends.

In Honduras, Blanca Izaguirre, the National Commissioner for Human Rights (Conadeh), used the National Human Rights Week to urge citizens and various sectors to integrate respect, solidarity, and equality into daily life. Izaguirre noted that while human rights are universal and inalienable, persistent challenges remain in Honduras, including medical supply shortages in health centers, hospital strikes, and prison overcrowding. She called for continuous efforts to ensure dignity and justice for all citizens without discrimination.