International Commission of Jurists 7d ago

Across Latin America, victims of serious human rights violations continue to seek truth, accountability and reparation. At the ICJ’s Regional Consultation on Non-Criminal Justice and Redress in Bogotá, experts highlighted the importance of learning from different national experiences and developing innovative approaches when criminal justice alone cannot provide effective remedies. From reparations programs and constitutional litigation to regional human rights mechanisms, non-criminal pathways can play a vital role in restoring dignity, recognizing harm and advancing victims’ rights. The consultation brought together practitioners from across the region to identify good practices, strengthen complementarity between criminal and non-criminal mechanisms, and contribute to global guidance on justice and redress. Because there is no one-size-fits-all solution—but every victim deserves access to justice and reparation.