International Human Rights Treaties
¿Cuál es el objetivo principal de los tratados internacionales de derechos humanos?
Proteger derechos fundamentales de las personas
¿En qué año adquirió México la jurisdicción contenciosa de la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos?
1998
¿Qué tipo de violencia analiza principalmente la Corte Interamericana en los casos con perspectiva de género?
Violencia de género contra las mujeres
What is the main function of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights?
To interpret and apply the American Convention
Which Mexican case is considered a milestone regarding forced disappearance and led to the investigation of military jurisdiction?
Radilla Pacheco vs. Mexico
Which case was the first fully focused on gender violence?
González (“Cotton Field”) vs. Mexico
¿Qué es el principio de igualdad y no discriminación en el derecho internacional?
Es un principio fundamental que establece que todas las personas deben ser tratadas con igual dignidad y sin discriminación
Menciona un tipo de resolución de la Corte que forma parte de su jurisprudencia.
Sentencias sobre el fondo, reparaciones, interpretación, excepciones preliminares o medidas provisionales.
¿Qué ocurrió en el caso “Las Dos Erres” Massacre vs. Guatemala respecto a las mujeres?
Las mujeres y niñas sufrieron violencia sexual y extrema crueldad antes de ser asesinadas.
Why are international human rights treaties considered essential for the protection of individuals?
Because they establish binding obligations for States, set international standards for human rights protection, and provide mechanisms for accountability when violations occur.
What types of decisions contribute to the jurisprudence of the Inter-American Court?
Judgments on merits, reparations, preliminary objections, interpretation of judgments, jurisdiction decisions, and resolutions on provisional measures.
In what year was a gender perspective first included in a court ruling?
2006
Explain how the jurisprudence of international courts influences domestic law in member States.
It guides legal reforms, strengthens human rights protections, influences judicial decisions, and obligates States to adapt their laws to international standards.
Explain why the jurisprudence of the Inter-American Court is considered binding even in its advisory opinions.
Because the Court establishes interpretation criteria of the Convention that guide States, and these interpretations are considered authoritative and influential for all member States.
What human rights violations were analyzed in Fernández Ortega and Rosendo Cantú vs. Mexico?
Rape and sexual violence committed by military personnel against indigenous women.