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September 28, 2019
On International Sexual and Reproductive Rights Day, the Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA) affirms the importance of recognizing and protecting these rights in every country in the Americas without exception. We believe that the violation of these rights affects individuals’ dignity and health, particularly that of all women who face restrictions on access to information and the full exercise of their freedoms. This is a day for making statements about and reflecting on our justice systems and their legislation and practices. It is also a day for remembering that our work must be based on efforts to promote a more just region in order to benefit all people.
We at JSCA form part of the commitment made by the countries and agencies of the international community. This text highlights the main legal frameworks and instruments.
Santiago, September 10 2019.
As part of the process of supporting the modernization of the justice systems of the region, the Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA) organized a visit for a delegation of officials from Haiti to Santiago de Chile. The purpose of the visit was allow them to learn about the criminal justice system, Judicial Branch and its Administrative Corporation, Public Prosecutor’s Office, Public Defender’s Office, Justice Commissions of both chambers of Congress and the Chilean Bar Association.
September 2, 2019
The Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA) invites anyone from the region who is interested to participate in the fourth edition of the research internship program at Osgoode Law School, York University (Canada). This competition is part of the project “Improving Access to Civil Justice in Latin America” and is funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC).
Santiago, August 27, 2019.
The Virtual Course on Gender and Justice in Latin America will be offered from September 10 through November 26, 2019. The course forms part of the institutional policy on gender equality implemented by JSCA. The course is open to anyone interested in issues of gender and justice, including legal professionals who work in state institutions or universities and attorneys in private practice, public officials, and legal assistants who work in courts, prosecutor’s offices or other institutions.
Santiago, August 22 2019.
The Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA) presented the document Exploratory Study on Local Police Courts in Chile at the Supreme Court this morning. Undersecretary of Justice Juan José Ossa offered introductory remarks.
The authors of the report, Marco Fandiño, Gonzalo Fibla and Ananías Reyes, presented the main findings and conclusions of the research before Chilean justice officials and professionals.