November 24, 2010
FEDEFAM Press (Latinaoamericana Federation of Associations of Relatives of Disappeared Detainees)
FEDEFAM communicates with great joy that on December 23 shall enter into force the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearances because Iraq has been the twentieth country to ratify it.
After more than 25 years of struggle, the dream of an international instrument to protect people against enforced disappearance is true.
This convention creates a new human right: the right of every person not to be missing.
For the first time in an international treaty explicitly recognizes the right to the truth of the victims (considering not only the missing victim, but also their families and relatives) about the circumstances of the disappearance, the progress and results investigation and the fate of the missing person.
recognizes the ongoing nature of the disappearance.
contains several provisions designed to end impunity and to strengthen the obligation of States parties to investigate, prosecute and punish those responsible.
guarantees the right to reparation and prompt, fair and adequate damages. This includes the right to restitution, rehabilitation, satisfaction (including the restoration of the dignity and reputation) and guarantees of non repetition.
Finally, establish security measures for the detainees and establish training programs on the Convention for the civilian and military personnel responsible for law enforcement, medical staff, and officials and other persons who may involved in the custody or treatment of persons deprived of liberty.
November 2010 has been a historic month in the fight for Truth, Justice and Never Again, since the twentieth ratification must add the statement of 24 March as International Day of the Right to Truth in relation to gross violations of Human Rights and Dignity of Victims. "
why we call for a redoubling of efforts. Today we see that it is possible, and if we work together with the Family and Human Rights organizations around the world we can achieve our goals.
Ratifying countries: Albania, Argentina, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Chile, Cuba, Ecuador, France, Germany, Honduras, Iraq, Japan, Kazakhstan, Mali, Mexico, Nigeria, Paraguay, Senegal, Spain, Uruguay.
ratification Countries: Brazil, Colombia and countries Low Countries
recognize the Committee: Albania, Argentina, Chile, France, Japan, Mali and Uruguay.
Links:
Text of the Convention: http://www2.ohchr.org/spanish/law/disappearance-convention.htm
Status of signatures and ratifications http://treaties. un.org / Pages / ViewDetails.aspx? src = TREATY & mtdsg_no = IV-16 & chapter = 4 & lang = en
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