American Convention on Human Rights

The American Convention on Human Rights, also known as the Pact of San José, is a treaty that aims to protect human rights in the Americas. Adopted in 1969, it guarantees fundamental rights like the right to life, freedom of speech, and the right to a fair trial. It establishes the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, which can hear cases of rights violations. Countries that ratify the convention commit to respecting and promoting these rights within their jurisdictions, providing a legal framework for accountability and justice in human rights matters across the region.