Veronica Hinestroza
@laveroha.bsky.social
Bridging the gap between criminal justice & international human rights law
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🇦🇷 Update on our work in Argentina!
In October 2025, we were pleased to participate in a series of events in Argentina to support accountability for, prevention, & documentation of #HumanRights violations linked to the use of force & institutional violence: tinyurl.com/5n7m8y7h
#UnitedAgainstTorture
In October 2025, we were pleased to participate in a series of events in Argentina to support accountability for, prevention, & documentation of #HumanRights violations linked to the use of force & institutional violence: tinyurl.com/5n7m8y7h
#UnitedAgainstTorture
Strengthening human rights protections in Argentina: Training on the updated Istanbul Protocol and use of force standards - Omega Research Foundation
In October 2025, Omega Research Foundation was pleased to participate in a series of events in Argentina to support accountability for, prevention, and documentation of human rights violations linked ...
omegaresearchfoundation.org
November 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
🇦🇷 Update on our work in Argentina!
In October 2025, we were pleased to participate in a series of events in Argentina to support accountability for, prevention, & documentation of #HumanRights violations linked to the use of force & institutional violence: tinyurl.com/5n7m8y7h
#UnitedAgainstTorture
In October 2025, we were pleased to participate in a series of events in Argentina to support accountability for, prevention, & documentation of #HumanRights violations linked to the use of force & institutional violence: tinyurl.com/5n7m8y7h
#UnitedAgainstTorture
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Today at the UN Third Committee, the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture is conducting her interactive dialogue & presenting her most recent report on trends & developments in the global struggle to end torture.
Read the report here: www.ohchr.org/en/documents...
Watch along on UNTV: webtv.un.org/en
Read the report here: www.ohchr.org/en/documents...
Watch along on UNTV: webtv.un.org/en
A/80/137: Trends and developments in the global struggle to end torture - Note by the Secretary-General
The report focuses on new developments and positive progress covering the period from June 2024 to the end of June 2025.
www.ohchr.org
October 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Today at the UN Third Committee, the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture is conducting her interactive dialogue & presenting her most recent report on trends & developments in the global struggle to end torture.
Read the report here: www.ohchr.org/en/documents...
Watch along on UNTV: webtv.un.org/en
Read the report here: www.ohchr.org/en/documents...
Watch along on UNTV: webtv.un.org/en
Comienza en Ginebra la celebración del aniversario de la entrada en vigor de la Convención contra la Tortura y del importante trabajo de @omctorg.bsky.social Conmemoramos a las víctimas y sobrevivientes de este grave crimen, compartiendo el nuevo índice global sobre tortura.
@omegarf.bsky.social
@omegarf.bsky.social
June 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Comienza en Ginebra la celebración del aniversario de la entrada en vigor de la Convención contra la Tortura y del importante trabajo de @omctorg.bsky.social Conmemoramos a las víctimas y sobrevivientes de este grave crimen, compartiendo el nuevo índice global sobre tortura.
@omegarf.bsky.social
@omegarf.bsky.social
Lista @omegarf.bsky.social para el lanzamiento del indíce de tortura de @omctorg.bsky.social
June 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Lista @omegarf.bsky.social para el lanzamiento del indíce de tortura de @omctorg.bsky.social
Getting ready to launch “ Shifting the Narrative: Upholding Rights Through Effective Interviewing in Kenya” by APCOF #MéndezPrinciples
April 29, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Getting ready to launch “ Shifting the Narrative: Upholding Rights Through Effective Interviewing in Kenya” by APCOF #MéndezPrinciples
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The Institute for International Criminal Investigations and the Human Rights Center at UC Berkeley have released the pilot of the Open-Source Practitioner’s Guide to the Murad Code.
Feedback is encouraged!
🔗 Guide: www.muradcode.com/open-source-...
📝 Feedback: www.muradcode.com/open-source-...
Feedback is encouraged!
🔗 Guide: www.muradcode.com/open-source-...
📝 Feedback: www.muradcode.com/open-source-...
April 22, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The Institute for International Criminal Investigations and the Human Rights Center at UC Berkeley have released the pilot of the Open-Source Practitioner’s Guide to the Murad Code.
Feedback is encouraged!
🔗 Guide: www.muradcode.com/open-source-...
📝 Feedback: www.muradcode.com/open-source-...
Feedback is encouraged!
🔗 Guide: www.muradcode.com/open-source-...
📝 Feedback: www.muradcode.com/open-source-...
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Esta semana se publicó el nuevo libro de @philippesands.bsky.social.
En español publica @anagramaeditor.bsky.social.
En español publica @anagramaeditor.bsky.social.
April 6, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Esta semana se publicó el nuevo libro de @philippesands.bsky.social.
En español publica @anagramaeditor.bsky.social.
En español publica @anagramaeditor.bsky.social.
🇲🇽Les esperamos el miércoles 🗓️ para hablar sobre aspectos fundamentales de la defensa penal. Yo abordaré su rol en la implementación del Protocolo de Estambul 2022 @omegarf.bsky.social Nos vemos!
April 5, 2025 at 9:11 PM
🇲🇽Les esperamos el miércoles 🗓️ para hablar sobre aspectos fundamentales de la defensa penal. Yo abordaré su rol en la implementación del Protocolo de Estambul 2022 @omegarf.bsky.social Nos vemos!
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Un artículo muy sólido e interesante sobre el origen y la persistencia de la desigualdad en América Latina. Vale la pena leerlo y comentarlo.
contextomedia.com/origenes-his...
contextomedia.com/origenes-his...
Orígenes históricos de la desigualdad en Latinoamérica
Por Felipe Valencia y Francisco Eslava. Un estudio examina los orígenes históricos de la desigualdad en América Latina, destacando el impacto de la esclavitud, la tenencia de la tierra y la educaci…
contextomedia.com
March 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Un artículo muy sólido e interesante sobre el origen y la persistencia de la desigualdad en América Latina. Vale la pena leerlo y comentarlo.
contextomedia.com/origenes-his...
contextomedia.com/origenes-his...
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Apply for a small grant to advance #HumanRights-based police reform & reduce the unlawful use of force! Our new #UnitedAgainstTorture funding opportunity is open!
Learn more about who can apply, what kinds of projects we can fund, & how to apply:
omegaresearchfoundation.org/who-we-are/s...
Learn more about who can apply, what kinds of projects we can fund, & how to apply:
omegaresearchfoundation.org/who-we-are/s...
March 24, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Apply for a small grant to advance #HumanRights-based police reform & reduce the unlawful use of force! Our new #UnitedAgainstTorture funding opportunity is open!
Learn more about who can apply, what kinds of projects we can fund, & how to apply:
omegaresearchfoundation.org/who-we-are/s...
Learn more about who can apply, what kinds of projects we can fund, & how to apply:
omegaresearchfoundation.org/who-we-are/s...
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Apply for a small grant to advance #HumanRights-based police reform & reduce the unlawful use of force! Our new #UnitedAgainstTorture funding opportunity is open!
Learn more about who can apply, what kinds of projects we can fund, & how to apply: omegaresearchfoundation.org/news/small-g...
Learn more about who can apply, what kinds of projects we can fund, & how to apply: omegaresearchfoundation.org/news/small-g...
March 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Apply for a small grant to advance #HumanRights-based police reform & reduce the unlawful use of force! Our new #UnitedAgainstTorture funding opportunity is open!
Learn more about who can apply, what kinds of projects we can fund, & how to apply: omegaresearchfoundation.org/news/small-g...
Learn more about who can apply, what kinds of projects we can fund, & how to apply: omegaresearchfoundation.org/news/small-g...
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⚠ El día de hoy en el @centroprodh.bsky.social, organizaciones y familiares de personas desaparecidas se reunieron con Juan Pablo Albán del #ComiteCED de la ONU, para actualizar información sobre la persistente crisis de desapariciones de México.
March 6, 2025 at 5:04 AM
⚠ El día de hoy en el @centroprodh.bsky.social, organizaciones y familiares de personas desaparecidas se reunieron con Juan Pablo Albán del #ComiteCED de la ONU, para actualizar información sobre la persistente crisis de desapariciones de México.
🎉Felicidades al Centro de Estudios Constitucionales de la Suprema Corte de Justicia de México y a Pablo Rovatti por la publicación del libro “La Defensa Penal; Cuestiones Fundamentales”. Acá el enlace: www.sitios.scjn.gob.mx/cec/editoria...
La defensa penal
El Centro de Estudios Constitucionales de la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación es una institución académica joven enfocada en la resolución de problemas relevantes de la justicia constitucional.
www.sitios.scjn.gob.mx
March 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM
🎉Felicidades al Centro de Estudios Constitucionales de la Suprema Corte de Justicia de México y a Pablo Rovatti por la publicación del libro “La Defensa Penal; Cuestiones Fundamentales”. Acá el enlace: www.sitios.scjn.gob.mx/cec/editoria...
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We are very excited to announce another new member of our Network of Experts! Juan E. Méndez is Professor of Human Rights Law @americanuniversity.bsky.social & was UN Special Rapporteur on Torture 2010-2016.
Thank you for sharing your expertise and advice!
omegaresearchfoundation.org/who-we-are/n...
Thank you for sharing your expertise and advice!
omegaresearchfoundation.org/who-we-are/n...
February 20, 2025 at 10:25 AM
We are very excited to announce another new member of our Network of Experts! Juan E. Méndez is Professor of Human Rights Law @americanuniversity.bsky.social & was UN Special Rapporteur on Torture 2010-2016.
Thank you for sharing your expertise and advice!
omegaresearchfoundation.org/who-we-are/n...
Thank you for sharing your expertise and advice!
omegaresearchfoundation.org/who-we-are/n...
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We are very excited to announce a new member of our Network of Experts! Dr Luis Fondebrider is a leading forensic anthropologist & expert in documenting human rights violations including enforced disappearances
Thank you for sharing your expertise & advice
omegaresearchfoundation.org/who-we-are/n...
Thank you for sharing your expertise & advice
omegaresearchfoundation.org/who-we-are/n...
February 19, 2025 at 11:18 AM
We are very excited to announce a new member of our Network of Experts! Dr Luis Fondebrider is a leading forensic anthropologist & expert in documenting human rights violations including enforced disappearances
Thank you for sharing your expertise & advice
omegaresearchfoundation.org/who-we-are/n...
Thank you for sharing your expertise & advice
omegaresearchfoundation.org/who-we-are/n...
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📻Listen to the new episode of the Expert voices on atrocity prevention podcast curated by the @gcr2p.bsky.social featuring one of our certified experts on sexual and gender-based crimes, Julie Dubé-Gagnon: 👇👇
www.justicerapidresponse.org/expert-voice...
www.justicerapidresponse.org/expert-voice...
Expert Voices on Atrocity Prevention: The Importance of A Gender-sensitive Approach
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Check out the latest episode of the Expert voices on atrocity prevention podcast curated by the Glo...
www.justicerapidresponse.org
February 12, 2025 at 8:10 AM
📻Listen to the new episode of the Expert voices on atrocity prevention podcast curated by the @gcr2p.bsky.social featuring one of our certified experts on sexual and gender-based crimes, Julie Dubé-Gagnon: 👇👇
www.justicerapidresponse.org/expert-voice...
www.justicerapidresponse.org/expert-voice...
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“Bringing immigration detainees from the United States to Guantanamo is unprecedented, and for good reason. Doing so raises a host of legal and practical problems and is certain to result in another dark chapter for America’s notorious naval base in Cuba.”
www.justsecurity.org/107405/what-...
www.justsecurity.org/107405/what-...
What Just Happened: At Guantanamo's Migrant Operation Center
Hafetz and Ingber outline some of the legal, moral and policy questions of sending anyone from the United States to Guantanamo.
www.justsecurity.org
February 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
“Bringing immigration detainees from the United States to Guantanamo is unprecedented, and for good reason. Doing so raises a host of legal and practical problems and is certain to result in another dark chapter for America’s notorious naval base in Cuba.”
www.justsecurity.org/107405/what-...
www.justsecurity.org/107405/what-...
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#Comunicado | Tribunal Colegiado ordena a #FGR la expedición del Programa Nacional para Prevenir y Sancionar la Tortura
La omisión de no publicar aún el #PNT vulnera los derechos de las víctimas de #tortura y el de la soc. a contar con políticas públicas efectivas vs esta práctica
👉 ymlp.com/zpErjU
La omisión de no publicar aún el #PNT vulnera los derechos de las víctimas de #tortura y el de la soc. a contar con políticas públicas efectivas vs esta práctica
👉 ymlp.com/zpErjU
February 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
#Comunicado | Tribunal Colegiado ordena a #FGR la expedición del Programa Nacional para Prevenir y Sancionar la Tortura
La omisión de no publicar aún el #PNT vulnera los derechos de las víctimas de #tortura y el de la soc. a contar con políticas públicas efectivas vs esta práctica
👉 ymlp.com/zpErjU
La omisión de no publicar aún el #PNT vulnera los derechos de las víctimas de #tortura y el de la soc. a contar con políticas públicas efectivas vs esta práctica
👉 ymlp.com/zpErjU
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Police Department anti-crime units are stopping, frisking and searching too many New Yorkers unlawfully — and at levels far outstripping those of regular patrol units, a court-appointed monitor said.
Illegal N.Y.P.D. Stop-and-Frisk Tactics Continue Unchecked, Monitor Says
Anti-crime units are still stopping and frisking too many people unlawfully, according to a new report that comes months before a mayoral election in which public safety may be a pivotal issue.
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Police Department anti-crime units are stopping, frisking and searching too many New Yorkers unlawfully — and at levels far outstripping those of regular patrol units, a court-appointed monitor said.