# MESECVI_EN


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- [El Salto Ángel - Venezuela](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/la-fabricante-de-paraguas/): El Kerepakupai Vená o Salto Ángel (Kerepakupai Vená en pemón, que significa «salto del lugar más profundo»). Es la cascada más alta del mundo, con una altura de 979 m (807 m de caída ininterrumpida),1​2​3​ originada en el Auyantepuy. Está ubicado en el Parque Nacional Canaima, Estado Bolívar, Venezuela. Era un espacio natural protegido, al ser declarado parque nacional el 12 de junio de 1962 y 4​ Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la Unesco en 1994, que se extiende sobre un área de más de 30.000 km² (similar a la extensión territorial de Bélgica), hasta la frontera con Brasil y […]
- [Machu Picchu - Perú](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/el-tsingy-de-bemaraha/): El destino estrella de Perú es, sin duda, uno de los mejores lugares de América del Sur para ir de vacaciones. El legado de los Incas en una ciudad perdida que te deja con la boca abierta. Es prácticamente indescriptible la magia que se vive en este lugar. Puedes vivirlo en primera persona cuando en tu próximo viaje vayas tras las huellas ancestrales de los Incas.
- [El Monasterio de Piedra](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/el-monasterio-de-piedra/): Parque Natural del Monasterio de Piedra. Nuévalos, Zaragoza El rumor del agua llena todos los rincones del Parque Natural del Monasterio de Piedra, un paraje del término de Nuévalos, en Zaragoza, por el que corre el río Piedra formando una docena de lagos y cascadas. En el siglo XII, un grupo de monjes escogieron este recóndito lugar para fundar un monasterio. La entrada al parque se realiza por este recinto, que conserva el claustro románico, la sala capitular y restos de la abadía; también aloja la oficina en la que se informa de los senderos que aproximan a las cascadas. […]
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- [Declaration on Democracy, Climate emergency, Digital environments, and New forms of Violence against Women (MESECVI 2025)](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/declaration-on-democracy-climate-emergency-digital-environments-and-new-forms-of-violence-against-women-mesecvi-2025/): Declaration on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment for the Good of Humanity Declaration on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment for the Good of Humanity Overview In this Declaration, the MESECVI Committee of Experts expresses its concern over the proliferation and impact of discourses and campaigns organized by conservative sectors that justify discrimination, harmful practices, the sexual division of labor, or the exclusion of women from public and political power, and reaffirms that equality between men and women and life free from violence are human rights and that «gender» a methodological instrument used to examine and reveal unequal relations of power […]
- [Inter-American Model Law to Prevent, Punish and Eradicate Gender-Based Digital Violence against Women (MESECVI, 2025)](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/inter-american-model-law-to-prevent-punish-and-eradicate-gender-based-digital-violence-against-women-mesecvi-2025/): Inter-American Model Law to Prevent, Punish and Eradicate Gender-Based Digital Violence against Women (MESECVI, 2025) Inter-American Model Law to Prevent, Punish and Eradicate Gender-Based Digital Violence against Women (MESECVI, 2025) Overview In a regional and global context marked by the steady rise of digital violence against women, this Inter-American Model Law serves as a key tool to guide a comprehensive, regulatory, and multi-stakeholder response to the protection of women’s human rights. Developed by the Committee of Experts, the instrument recognizes digital violence as part of the continuum of gender-based violence that disproportionately and differentially affects women, adolescents, and girls. The […]
- [Goals and Composition](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/goals-and-composition/): Goals and Composition Goals The MESECVI is the guardian of compliance with the Belém do Pará Convention. Its main task is to contribute to ensuring that States advance in its implementation and guarantee respect for the rights of women it recognizes. The objectives of the Mechanism are to: Monitor the commitments undertaken by the States Parties to the Convention and analyze how they are being implemented. Promote the implementation of the Convention and contribute to achieving the purposes set forth therein. Establish a system of technical cooperation among the States Parties—open to other OAS Member States and Permanent Observers—for the […]
- [Home](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/): Inter-American Convention to Prevent, Punish and Eradicate Violence against Women (Belém do Pará convention) The Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment, and Eradication of Violence against Women, known as the Convention of Belém do Pará defines violence against women, establishes that women have the right to live a life free of violence and that violence against women constitutes a violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms Download the full text of the Convention in: Spanish, French, English o Portuguese  Download the information brochure on the Convention Inter-American Convention to Prevent, Punish and Eradicate Violence against Women (Belém do Pará convention) The Inter-American Convention on the […]
- [Gender-Based Violence Against Afro-descendant Women in Latin America (MESECVI, UNFPA, Network of Afro-Latin American, Afro-Caribbean and Diaspora Women, 2025)](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/gender-based-violence-against-afro-descendant-women-in-latin-america-mesecvi-unfpa-network-of-afro-latin-american-afro-caribbean-and-diaspora-women-2025/): Gender-Based Violence Against Afro-descendant Women in Latin America (MESECVI, UNFPA, Network of Afro-Latin American, Afro-Caribbean and Diaspora Women, 2025) Gender-Based Violence Against Afro-descendant Women in Latin America (MESECVI, UNFPA, Network of Afro-Latin American, Afro-Caribbean and Diaspora Women, 2025) Overview As a result of racial and gender stereotypes, as well as institutional racism, Afro-descendant women are disproportionately exposed to multiple forms of symbolic, physical, psychological, and sexual violence throughout their lives and in all spheres. This thematic report from the Committee of Experts of the MESECVI, which complements its General Recommendation No. 5, examines international and regional legal frameworks, the specific […]
- [Gender-based violence against Afro-descendant women](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/gender-based-violence-against-afro-descendant-women/): Afro-descendant women in Latin America and the Caribbean face aggravated forms of violence as a result of the intersection of structural racism and gender discrimination. These forms of violence have specific characteristics that must be addressed by States and societies from an ethnic-racial, human rights, gender and intersectional approach. More than 76.5 million Afro-descendant women live in the region. Throughout their life, they are disproportionately exposed to multiple forms of physical, sexual, symbolic and psychological violence as a result of racial and gender stereotypes, institutional racism, structural poverty and social exclusion. This violence manifests itself in every sphere of their […]
- [Elementor #6592](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/elementor-6592/)
- [Fourth Hemispheric Report on the Implementation of the Belém do Pará Convention (Latin America chapter). Access to Justice, Truth, and Reparation: Structural Challenges and Institutional Progress (MESECVI, 2025)](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/fourth-hemispheric-report-on-the-implementation-of-the-belem-do-para-convention-latin-america-chapter-access-to-justice-truth-and-reparation-structural-challenges-and-institutional-progress-mes/): Fourth Hemispheric Report on the Implementation of the Belém do Pará Convention (Latin America chapter). Access to Justice, Truth, and Reparation: Structural Challenges and Institutional Progress (MESECVI, 2025) Fourth Hemispheric Report on the Implementation of the Belém do Pará Convention (Latin America chapter). Access to Justice, Truth, and Reparation: Structural Challenges and Institutional Progress (MESECVI, 2025) Overview This report presents the findings of the IV Multilateral Evaluation Round of the MESECVI, which analyzes the progress and challenges in the implementation of the Belém do Pará Convention. In this edition, the Committee of Experts examines the information submitted by 12 Latin American States, with a […]
- [Gender-based digital violence against women](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/gender-based-digital-violence-against-women/): Gender-based digital violence against women Towards an Inter-American Model Law to Prevent, Punish, and Eradicate Gender-Based Digital Violence Against Women Check the contributions Gender-based digital violence against women and girls is one of the most concerning issues in terms of women’s human rights, both for its growing impact and scope, as well as for the lack of tools to address it. The experiences of women, adolescents and girls show that the violence they face in digital environments has a concrete impact on all spheres of their lives, both in the private and public spheres, as well as in virtual and […]
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- [Regional study on shelters for women victims of gender-based violence in Latin America (MESECVI and EUROsociAL+, 2024).](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/regional-study-on-shelters-for-women-victims-of-gender-based-violence-in-latin-america-mesecvi-and-eurosocial-2024/): Regional study on shelters for women victims of gender-based violence in Latin America (MESECVI and EUROsociAL+, 2024). Regional study on shelters for women victims of gender-based violence in Latin America (MESECVI and EUROsociAL+, 2024). Overview The right to live a life free of gender-based violence requires a series of guarantees on the part of States. These obligations include guaranteeing the safety of women who experience episodes of violence or are at serious risk to their physical integrity or life through access to shelters or safe houses. This study, prepared by the MESECVI Committee of Experts, with support from the European […]
- [Multi-country focused study on shelters for women victims of gender-based violence. The cases of Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador and Peru (MESECVI and EUROsociAL+, 2024)](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/multi-country-focused-study-on-shelters-for-women-victims-of-gender-based-violence-the-cases-of-brazil-chile-costa-rica-el-salvador-and-peru-mesecvi-and-eurosocial-2024/): Multi-country focused study on shelters for women victims of gender-based violence. The cases of Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador and Peru (MESECVI and EUROsociAL+, 2024) Multi-country focused study on shelters for women victims of gender-based violence. The cases of Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador and Peru (MESECVI and EUROsociAL+, 2024). Overview This study is part of a series of two publications carried out by MESECVI with the support of the European Union’s EUROsociAL+ Program, whose objective is to analyze the situation of shelters for women victims of gender-based violence in Latin America. The Convention of Belém do Pará […]
- [Guidelines for Developing a Protocol for the Protection of Migrant, Displaced, and Refugee Women Against Violence and Sexual Exploitation: An Interagency, Intersectional, and Multidisciplinary Tool for Access to Justice. Panama (OAS/CIM/MESECVI, OAS/DPS, UK International Development)](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/guidelines-for-developing-a-protocol-for-the-protection-of-migrant-displaced-and-refugee-women-against-violence-and-sexual-exploitation-an-interagency-intersectional-and-multidisciplinary-tool-for-acc/): Guidelines for Developing a Protocol for the Protection of Migrant, Displaced, and Refugee Women Against Violence and Sexual Exploitation: An Interagency, Intersectional, and Multidisciplinary Tool for Access to Justice. Panama (OAS/CIM/MESECVI, OAS/DPS, UK International Development) Guidelines for Developing a Protocol for the Protection of Migrant, Displaced, and Refugee Women Against Violence and Sexual Exploitation: An Interagency, Intersectional, and Multidisciplinary Tool for Access to Justice. Panama (OAS/CIM/MESECVI, OAS/DPS, UK International Development) Overview Migrant women and girls are disproportionately victims of violence and sexual exploitation throughout their migration journey. One of the highest-risk points along this route is the Darién Gap, between […]
- [General Recommendation of the Committee of Expert of the MESECVI (nº6): On the use of stereotypes that compromise the integrity of justice systems. (MESECVI, 2024)](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/general-recommendation-of-the-committee-of-expert-of-the-mesecvi-no6-on-the-use-of-stereotypes-that-compromise-the-integrity-of-justice-systems-mesecvi-2024/): General Recommendation of the Committee of Expert of the MESECVI (nº6): On the use of stereotypes that compromise the integrity of justice systems. (MESECVI, 2024) General Recommendation of the Committee of Expert of the MESECVI (nº6): On the use of stereotypes that compromise the integrity of justice systems. (MESECVI, 2024) Overview The Committee of Experts has frequently referred to the issue of gender stereotypes and their impact on all the areas in which women and girls develop their lives. Such stereotypes have been identified as generators of inequality since they perpetuate social beliefs that are discriminatory to women, thus generating […]
- [General Recommendation of the Committee of Expert of the MESECVI (nº5): Gender-based violence against Afro-descendant women. (MESECVI, 2024)](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/general-recommendation-of-the-committee-of-expert-of-the-mesecvi-no5-gender-based-violence-against-afro-descendant-women-mesecvi-2024/): General Recommendation of the Committee of Expert of the MESECVI (nº5): Gender-based violence against Afro-descendant women. (MESECVI, 2024) General Recommendation of the Committee of Expert of the MESECVI (nº5): Gender-based violence against Afro-descendant women. (MESECVI, 2024) Overview Afro-descendent women are particularly exposed to multiple forms of gender- and race-based violence throughout their lives compared to other groups of women. In its fifth General Recommendation, the Committee of Experts addresses the specific forms of violence faced by Afro-descendant women, emphasizing the importance of studying, preventing, addressing, and attending to this issue from an ethnic-racial, human rights, gender, and intersectional approach. This […]
- [30th Anniversary of the Belém do Pará Convention](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/30th-anniversary-of-the-belem-do-para-convention/): 30th Anniversary of the Belém do Pará Convention The Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment, and Eradication of Violence against Women, Belém do Pará Convention, marks its 30th anniversary in June 2024. Three decades ago, its adoption was a pivotal moment for the region and the world: for the first time, violence against women was recognized as a violation of their human rights, and their right to live free from all forms of violence was enshrined. Since then, the Belém do Pará Convention has become the regional framework of reference for addressing violence against women. Its adoption, along with the […]
- [NATIONAL STUDY ON SHELTERS FOR Women Victims of Sexual Violence and Gender-Based Violence SAINT LUCIA](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/national-study-on-shelters-for-women-victims-of-sexual-violence-and-gender-based-violence-saint-lucia/): NATIONAL STUDY ON SHELTERS FOR Women Victims of Sexual Violence and Gender-Based Violence SAINT LUCIA National Study on Shelters for Women Victims of Sexual Violence and Gender-BasedViolence – Saint Lucia (OEA/CIM/MESECVI, OEA/DPS, UK International Development) Overview This study examines the normative and institutional framework of shelters/safe houses forwomen victims of gender-based violence in Saint Lucia, along with factors influencing theiroperation. The report is expected to help guide various institutions and civil societyorganizations in the Caribbean at national and subregional levels, contributing in thestrengthening of public policy. It seeks to provide a dignified pathway for women victims ofgender-based violence, with a […]
- [Violence in the Americas: A Regional Analysis](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/violence-in-the-americas-a-regional-analysis/): Violence in the Americas: A Regional Analysis Violence in the Americas: A Regional Analysis Overview By the fifth anniversary of the entry into force of the Convention of Belém do Pará (2000), it was apparent that the profound changes anticipated as a result of the Convention had not taken place. Civil society, international organizations, and the CIM examined what had been achieved in order to determine the real impact of the strategies for eradicating violence against women. This report provides an analysis of progress made in implementing the Convention up to 2000, the obstacles faced, and future endeavours. Download the […]
- [In Modern Bondage: Sex Trafficking in the Americas ](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/in-modern-bondage-sex-trafficking-in-the-americas/): In Modern Bondage: Sex Trafficking in the Americas  In Modern Bondage: Sex Trafficking in the Americas Overview The trafficking of women for sexual exploitation is a daily reality for the regions of Central America and the Caribbean. It affects each country uniquely, with a different combination of challenges for government agencies, non-governmental organizations and society in general. This study presents the results of research in Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama and the Dominican Republic. Download the full text of the study Other documents: Trafficking of women and children: Research findings and follow-up, in: English, Spanish, Portuguese or French The Trafficking of Women […]
- [Technical Briefs ](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/technical-briefs/): Technical Briefs  Technical Briefs Overview This series of technical briefs presents a brief summary of the achievements, challenges and opportunities in the implementation of the Belém do Pará Convention, both in general terms and in specific areas. A Rights-based and Gender Equality Approach to Citizen Security in the Americas Violence against Women in Latin America Violence against Women in the Caribbean
- [The EDVAW Platform's contributions to the implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action ](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/the-edvaw-platforms-contributions-to-the-implementation-of-the-beijing-platform-for-action/): The EDVAW Platform’s contributions to the implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action  The EDVAW Platform’s contributions to the implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action Overview In the context of its 25-year review, the EDVAW Platform launched two e-booklets during a high level panel on 17 March 2021, in the margins of the 65th session of the Commission on the Status of Women: 1) Beijing Platform for Action: Contributions of the Platform of independent expert mechanisms on the elimination of discrimination and violence against women (EDVAW Platform) towards its implementation (2020); and 2) EDVAW Platform and the Commission on […]
- [Declaration on Femicide ](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/declaration-on-femicide/): Declaration on Femicide  Declaration on Femicide Overview In this Declaration, the Committee of Experts of the MESECVI calls attention to the magnitude of the phenomenon of femicide (gender-based killing of women), defines the concept and calls on States to tipify it. Download the full text of the declaration in English or Spanish
- [Declaration of Pachuca: “Strengthening efforts to prevent violence against women](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/declaration-of-pachuca-strengthening-efforts-to-prevent-violence-against-women/): Declaration of Pachuca: “Strengthening efforts to prevent violence against women Declaration of Pachuca: “Strengthening efforts to prevent violence against women Overview In this Declaration, the Executive Committee of the CIM 2013-2015 and the Committee of Experts of the MESECVI call attention to the crucial role that education and communication play in the prevention of violence, and urge greater action from States on this issue. Download the full text of the declaration in English or Spanish
- [Declaration on Violence against Women, Girls and Adolescents and their Sexual and Reproductive Rights ](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/declaration-on-violence-against-women-girls-and-adolescents-and-their-sexual-and-reproductive-rights/): Declaration on Violence against Women, Girls and Adolescents and their Sexual and Reproductive Rights  Declaration on Violence against Women, Girls and Adolescents and their Sexual and Reproductive Rights Overview In this Declaration, the Committee of Experts of the MESECVI calls attention to the links between violence against women and girls and their sexual and reproductive rights. Download the full text of the declaration in English or Spanish
- [Declaration on Political Harassment and Violence Against Women](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/declaration-on-political-harassment-and-violence-against-women/): Declaration on Political Harassment and Violence Against Women Declaration on Political Harassment and Violence Against Women Overview In this Declaration, the MESECVI call attention to the multiple manifestations of harassment and violence against women in the political sphere and urge to prevent, address and punish these crimes. Download the full text of the declaration in English or Spanish
- [Declaration on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment for the Good of Humanity](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/declaration-on-gender-equality-and-womens-empowerment-for-the-good-of-humanity/): Declaration on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment for the Good of Humanity Declaration on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment for the Good of Humanity Overview In this Declaration, the MESECVI Committee of Experts expresses its concern over the proliferation and impact of discourses and campaigns organized by conservative sectors that justify discrimination, harmful practices, the sexual division of labor, or the exclusion of women from public and political power, and reaffirms that equality between men and women and life free from violence are human rights and that «gender» a methodological instrument used to examine and reveal unequal relations of power […]
- [Inter-American Model Law on the Prevention, Punishment and Eradication of Violence against Women in Political Life](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/inter-american-model-law-on-the-prevention-punishment-and-eradication-of-violence-against-women-in-political-life/): Inter-American Model Law on the Prevention, Punishment and Eradication of Violence against Women in Political Life Inter-American Model Law on the Prevention, Punishment and Eradication of Violence against Women in Political Life Overview Within the context of its work, the MESECVI has recognized the progress of States in the prevention and punishment of violence against women in the private sphere, however, it has also repeatedly emphasized that «these actions do not cover all manifestations of violence against women, especially those produced in the public sphere,» and has affirmed the need to make progress in legislation that puishes violence against women […]
- [Inter-American Model Law on the Prevention, Punishment and Eradication of the Gender-Based Killing of Women (Femicide/Feminicide)](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/inter-american-model-law-on-the-prevention-punishment-and-eradication-of-the-gender-based-killing-of-women-femicide-feminicide/): Inter-American Model Law on the Prevention, Punishment and Eradication of the Gender-Based Killing of Women (Femicide/Feminicide) Inter-American Model Law on the Prevention, Punishment and Eradication of the Gender-Based Killing of Women (Femicide/Feminicide) Overview Pursuant to the Declaration on Femicide of 2008, this Model Law seeks to provide an integrating view of the problem and to be a tool for States and stakeholders in the defense of women’s rights, to enjoy the highest standard of protection and interpretation when guaranteeing and demanding the rights established in the Belém do Pará Convention. Download the full publicaton in English or Spanish
- [General Recommendation of the Committee of Experts of the MESECVI (No.4): Gender-based violence against girls and women with disabilities](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/general-recommendation-of-the-committee-of-experts-of-the-mesecvi-no-4-gender-based-violence-against-girls-and-women-with-disabilities/): General Recommendation of the Committee of Experts of the MESECVI (No.4): Gender-based violence against girls and women with disabilities General Recommendation of the Committee of Experts of the MESECVI (No.4): Gender-based violence against girls and women with disabilities Overview Through this General Recommendation, the Committee of Experts addresses the various acts of violence against women that are committed due to their disability and their gender, identifying patterns and measures to address them. Drawing attention to the disability factor enables progress in promoting the right of women to be free from violence by including this matter as an aggravating factor. Download […]
- [General Recommendation of the MESECVI Committee of Experts (No.3): The concept of consent in cases of sexual violence against women for gender reasons](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/general-recommendation-of-the-mesecvi-committee-of-experts-no-3-the-concept-of-consent-in-cases-of-sexual-violence-against-women-for-gender-reasons/): General Recommendation of the MESECVI Committee of Experts (No.3): The concept of consent in cases of sexual violence against women for gender reasons General Recommendation of the MESECVI Committee of Experts (No.3): The concept of consent in cases of sexual violence against women for gender reasons Overview International and national organizations have advocated for the development of standards and public policies that allow for the protection of victims of sexual violence. They have also promoted the development of laws and public policies within the framework of domestic law to ensure the prevention, support, investigation, punishment and reparation of victims of […]
- [General Recommendation of the Committe of Experts of the MESECVI (No.2): Missing Women and Girls in the Hemisphere](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/general-recommendation-of-the-committe-of-experts-of-the-mesecvi-no-2-missing-women-and-girls-in-the-hemisphere/): General Recommendation of the Committe of Experts of the MESECVI (No.2): Missing Women and Girls in the Hemisphere General Recommendation of the Committe of Experts of the MESECVI (No.2): Missing Women and Girls in the Hemisphere Overview The Committee of Experts recognizes that in some countries of the region there are high numbers of women and girls reported as missing. Because this is a form of violence against women, as well as its connection with other forms of violence such as femicide, trafficking in women and girls and sexual violence, protected by the Convention, this General Recommendation seeks to frame […]
- [General Recommendation of the Committe of Experts of the MESECVI (No.1): Self-Defence and Gender-Based Violence](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/general-recommendation-of-the-committe-of-experts-of-the-mesecvi-no-1-self-defence-and-gender-based-violence/): General Recommendation of the Committe of Experts of the MESECVI (No.1): Self-Defence and Gender-Based Violence General Recommendation of the Committe of Experts of the MESECVI (No.1): Self-Defence and Gender-Based Violence Overview The Committee of Experts of the MESECVI has called attention to the case of many women who have ended the lives or caused an injury to their aggressors as victims of illegitimate aggressions in the sphere of their interpersonal relationships, including the domestic sphere and those defensive acts against aggressions of gender-based violence. In this General Recommendation, the Committee analyzes the international obligations of States Party to the Convention […]
- [Regional tools to fight violence against women:The Belém do Pará and Istanbul Conventions](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/regional-tools-to-fight-violence-against-womenthe-belem-do-para-and-istanbul-conventions/): Regional tools to fight violence against women:The Belém do Pará and Istanbul Conventions Regional tools to fight violence against women:The Belém do Pará and Istanbul Conventions Overview In the framework of a side-event organized by the MESECVI and the Council of Europe as part of the 58th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in March 2014, this publication seeks to support the strategies and actions of both organizations to advance the agenda for women’s equality. Within this framework, and among the agreed bi-regional targets, the right of women to live a life free of violence […]
- [Infographics - Implementation of the Belém do Pará Convention](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/infographics-implementation-of-the-belem-do-para-convention/): Infographics – Implementation of the Belém do Pará Convention Infographics – Implementation of the Belém do Pará Convention Overview This series of infographics seeks to call attention to specific aspects of the implementation of the Belém do Pará Convention and highlight progress and persistent challenges in the States Party. Download the infographics on: Care for girls that are victims of sexual violence in English or Spanish Registries of girls that victims of sexual violence in English or Spanish Comprehensive laws on violence against women in English or Spanish Trafficking in persons: Legislation on the Americas in English or Spanish Rape within marriage and de facto unions in English or Spanish Sexual and reproductive rights: Obstretric […]
- [Guide to the application of the Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment and Eradication of Violence against Women (Belém do Pará Convention)](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/guide-to-the-application-of-the-inter-american-convention-on-the-prevention-punishment-and-eradication-of-violence-against-women-belem-do-para-convention/): Guide to the application of the Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment and Eradication of Violence against Women (Belém do Pará Convention) Guide to the application of the Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment and Eradication of Violence against Women (Belém do Pará Convention) Overview With a view to supporting States in their duty to protect women’s human rights and eliminate situations of violence that may affect them, this Guide aims to strengthen knowledge, interpretation and application of the Belém do Pará Convention. The general objectives of the Guide are facilitate understanding by the States of their responsibilities from a […]
- [Practical Guide to the System of Progress Indicators for Measuring the Implementation of the Belém do Pará Convention](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/practical-guide-to-the-system-of-progress-indicators-for-measuring-the-implementation-of-the-belem-do-para-convention/): Practical Guide to the System of Progress Indicators for Measuring the Implementation of the Belém do Pará Convention Practical Guide to the System of Progress Indicators for Measuring the Implementation of the Belém do Pará Convention Overview With a view to achieving more in-depth evaluation of the implementation of substantive monitoring of the exercise of women’s rights to live free from violence, this Guide aims to strengthen knowledge on the use of indicators developed to measure the impact of the implementation of the Belem do Para Convention in the countries of the region. The objectives are to facilitate more accurate […]
- [Standards for the Protection of the Human Rights of Women: Necessary Tools for the Defence of Women's Political Participation](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/standards-for-the-protection-of-the-human-rights-of-women-necessary-tools-for-the-defence-of-womens-political-participation/): Standards for the Protection of the Human Rights of Women: Necessary Tools for the Defence of Women’s Political Participation Standards for the Protection of the Human Rights of Women: Necessary Tools for the Defence of Women’s Political Participation Overview Developed by CIM, MESECVI and UN Women, this practical legal guide brings together a systematic and analytical compilation of 130 judgments, decisions, and resolutions in paradigmatic cases, so that both civil society and public institutions -legislative, executive, and judicial- may have access to tools for the cross-cutting application of the protection standards in force in international human rights law, related to […]
- [Regional analysis of legislation and policies on organized crime and violence against women and girls, and femicide/feminicide. Adaptation of regulatory frameworks according to the Palermo Protocol](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/regional-analysis-of-legislation-and-policies-on-organized-crime-and-violence-against-women-and-girls-and-femicide-feminicide-adaptation-of-regulatory-frameworks-according-to-the-palermo-protocol/): Regional analysis of legislation and policies on organized crime and violence against women and girls, and femicide/feminicide. Adaptation of regulatory frameworks according to the Palermo Protocol Regional analysis of legislation and policies on organized crime and violence against women and girls, and femicide/feminicide. Adaptation of regulatory frameworks according to the Palermo Protocol Overview This report is part of a series that seeks to generate knowledge on aspects of violence against women and girls that have been little explored to date, as well as, their relationship with emerging phenomena such as organized crime. The research focuses on the review of legal […]
- [Regional report on data about disappearances and trafficking of women. Public policy recommendations](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/regional-report-on-data-about-disappearances-and-trafficking-of-women-public-policy-recommendations/): Regional report on data about disappearances and trafficking of women. Public policy recommendations Regional report on data about disappearances and trafficking of women. Public policy recommendations Overview Femicide/feminicide, together with the trafficking and disappearance of women and girls, are extreme expressions of gender-based violence. This report presents a diagnosis of the availability and quality of data on the disappearance and trafficking of women and explores the link with information and registration systems on femicide/feminicide. The report makes recommendations on the use of these database systems to improve the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of policies and programs that are designed […]
- [Guide to experiences and good practices in strategic litigation in cases related to the defense of women's human rights in Latin America](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/guide-to-experiences-and-good-practices-in-strategic-litigation-in-cases-related-to-the-defense-of-womens-human-rights-in-latin-america/): Guide to experiences and good practices in strategic litigation in cases related to the defense of women’s human rights in Latin America Guide to experiences and good practices in strategic litigation in cases related to the defense of women’s human rights in Latin America Overview The women’s rights agenda has evolved in recent decades through strategic litigation. In this regard, civil society organizations and the women’s movement have played a leading role, launching important efforts to promote compliance with the obligations contained in the Belém do Pará Convention and other normative frameworks. This guide seeks to call attention to these […]
- [Hemispheric Report on Sexual Violence and Child Pregnancy in the States Party to the Belém do Pará Convention ](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/hemispheric-report-on-sexual-violence-and-child-pregnancy-in-the-states-party-to-the-belem-do-para-convention/): Hemispheric Report on Sexual Violence and Child Pregnancy in the States Party to the Belém do Pará Convention  Hemispheric Report on Sexual Violence and Child Pregnancy in the States Party to the Belém do Pará Convention Overview The aim of this report is to provide providing information on the links between sexual violence and child pregnancy and the multiple violations of human rights that these entail, as well as to provide comprehensive recommendations to States Party oriented to improving the effectiveness of the measures taken to guarantee the right of girls to live a life free of violence. The Report […]
- [Online gender-based violence against women and girls. A guide to basic concepts, digital safety tools, and response strategies](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/online-gender-based-violence-against-women-and-girls-a-guide-to-basic-concepts-digital-safety-tools-and-response-strategies/): Online gender-based violence against women and girls. A guide to basic concepts, digital safety tools, and response strategies Online gender-based violence against women and girls. A guide to basic concepts, digital safety tools, and response strategies Overview Digital violence against women has become one of the main risks to their freedom of expression, privacy, and safety online. When women are victims of online violence, they often reduce their digital interactions and self-censor, limiting their ability to use the internet freely and confidently. This guide presents recommendations, tips, and resources for women and younger girls who use the internet, survivors of […]
- [Women's cybersecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic: Experiences, risks, and self-care strategies in the new digital normality](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/womens-cybersecurity-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-experiences-risks-and-self-care-strategies-in-the-new-digital-normality/): Women’s cybersecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic: Experiences, risks, and self-care strategies in the new digital normality Women’s cybersecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic: Experiences, risks, and self-care strategies in the new digital normality Overview As digitization progresses, the level of exposure to cyber threats and attacks varies. In the case of women and girls, due to their increased participation in cyberspace, they are being disproportionately victims of cyberbullying and various forms of sexual online violence. The new conditions imposed by COVID-19 have created opportunities for attackers and cybercriminals to increase their attacks. This publication aims to contribute to the dialogue around […]
- [Cyber-violence and cyber-bullying against women and girls in the framework of the Belém Do Pará Convention](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/cyber-violence-and-cyber-bullying-against-women-and-girls-in-the-framework-of-the-belem-do-para-convention/): Cyber-violence and cyber-bullying against women and girls in the framework of the Belém Do Pará Convention Cyber-violence and cyber-bullying against women and girls in the framework of the Belém Do Pará Convention Overview This report analyzes the conceptual framework of online gender-based violence against women and girls, as well as the different manifestations that this violence can take. It also presents data on the prevalence of this form of violence at the international, regional and national levels, in order to identify its main trends and characteristics, and reviews some of the laws, public policies and judgments adopted to date by […]
- [Hemispheric Report on Child, Early and Forced Marriage and Unions in the States Party to the Belém do Pará Convention ](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/hemispheric-report-on-child-early-and-forced-marriage-and-unions-in-the-states-party-to-the-belem-do-para-convention/): Hemispheric Report on Child, Early and Forced Marriage and Unions in the States Party to the Belém do Pará Convention  Hemispheric Report on Child, Early and Forced Marriage and Unions in the States Party to the Belém do Pará Convention Overview Child, early and forced marriage and unions represent a severe human rights problem that affects millions of younger girls and adolescents around the world. It is related to contexts of precariousness, abuse, and suffering that extend throughout their lives, their daughters’, and sons’. This MESECVI hemispheric report explores the causes that fuel and reinforce the phenomenon of CEFMUs in […]
- [Comprehensive reparation in cases of femicide and feminicide in Latin America: progress, challenges, and recommendations](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/comprehensive-reparation-in-cases-of-femicide-and-feminicide-in-latin-america-progress-challenges-and-recommendations/): Comprehensive reparation in cases of femicide and feminicide in Latin America: progress, challenges, and recommendations Comprehensive reparation in cases of femicide and feminicide in Latin America: progress, challenges, and recommendations Overview The area of reparations related to cases of femicide/feminicide has been inadequately explored and developed, even though it is a central element for access to justice for women victims of violence and their families. The main objective of this study is to identify the extent to which the legislation of the countries of the region  aligns with the right of victims, survivors, and family members of victims of femicide […]
- [Normative responses for compliance with standards on femicide/feminicide. Challenges and good practices in criminal procedure legislation in the region](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/normative-responses-for-compliance-with-standards-on-femicide-feminicide-challenges-and-good-practices-in-criminal-procedure-legislation-in-the-region/): Normative responses for compliance with standards on femicide/feminicide. Challenges and good practices in criminal procedure legislation in the region Normative responses for compliance with standards on femicide/feminicide. Challenges and good practices in criminal procedure legislation in the region Overview Despite the growing normative recognition of gender-based violence against women and its most extreme manifestation, femicide, gender-blind institutional norms and practices continue to prevent the justice system from integrating a gender perspective in the different stages of intervention. This study seeks to provide tools for the adaptation of discriminatory criminal procedural legislation to the standards of the Belém do Pará Convention. […]
- [Legal counseling services to address gender-based violence against women in Mexico and Central America](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/legal-counseling-services-to-address-gender-based-violence-against-women-in-mexico-and-central-america/): Legal counseling services to address gender-based violence against women in Mexico and Central America Legal counseling services to address gender-based violence against women in Mexico and Central America Overview Free legal counseling services for survivors of gender-based violence and their family members is an essential element in guaranteeing effective access to justice. The obligation of States to ensure access to justice, through the provision of free legal advice services, is substituted, in many cases, by the offerings of civil society organizations. This brief overview of the services available in Mexico and Central America, intends to highlight the limitations, as well […]
- [Discriminatory civil and family law in Latin America. Analysis of civil and family legislation in relation to the obligation to prevent, address, punish and repair gender-based violence against women](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/discriminatory-civil-and-family-law-in-latin-america-analysis-of-civil-and-family-legislation-in-relation-to-the-obligation-to-prevent-address-punish-and-repair-gender-based-violence-against-women/): Discriminatory civil and family law in Latin America. Analysis of civil and family legislation in relation to the obligation to prevent, address, punish and repair gender-based violence against women Discriminatory civil and family law in Latin America. Analysis of civil and family legislation in relation to the obligation to prevent, address, punish and repair gender-based violence against women Overview While there have been numerous advances towards the elimination of historical gender-based discrimination against women in civil matters, there still exists civil norms that perpetuate gender-based violence and discrimination throughout Latin America. This report analyzes the Civil Codes and Civil Procedure […]
- [Guide for the application of the Inter-American Model Law on the Prevention, Punishment and Eradication of the Gender-Based Killing of Women, Femicide/Feminicide](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/guide-for-the-application-of-the-inter-american-model-law-on-the-prevention-punishment-and-eradication-of-the-gender-based-killing-of-women-femicide-feminicide/): Guide for the application of the Inter-American Model Law on the Prevention, Punishment and Eradication of the Gender-Based Killing of Women, Femicide/Feminicide Guide for the application of the Inter-American Model Law on the Prevention, Punishment and Eradication of the Gender-Based Killing of Women, Femicide/Feminicide Overview Femicide/feminicide is the most serious manifestation of discrimination and violence against women. In Latin America and the Caribbean, it is an urgent problem, still normalized and largely invisible, despite advances in its recognition in legislation and criminal codes. This guide seeks to promote and strengthen awareness of the Model Law in order to promote its […]
- [Follow-up on measures and budgets aimed at reducing violence against women within the framework of the COVID-19 pandemic](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/follow-up-on-measures-and-budgets-aimed-at-reducing-violence-against-women-within-the-framework-of-the-covid-19-pandemic/): Follow-up on measures and budgets aimed at reducing violence against women within the framework of the COVID-19 pandemic Follow-up on measures and budgets aimed at reducing violence against women within the framework of the COVID-19 pandemic Overview The vulnerabilities and structural conditions of inequality already faced by women in the region were amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures adopted to contain it. This report presents a balance of good practices, limitations and challenges in combating violence against women in times of pandemic and its aftermath. It also proposes to monitor and evaluate the commitment of States through the […]
- [Gender-based violence against girls and women with disabilities](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/gender-based-violence-against-girls-and-women-with-disabilities/): Gender-based violence against girls and women with disabilities Gender-based violence against girls and women with disabilities Overview This thematic report seeks to raise awareness of the violence that affects girls and women who live with a disability based on both their gender and disability and ameliorate access to justice for victims or survivors of this type of violence. Download the full publication in English or Spanish
- [First Hemispheric Report on the Implementation of the Belém do Pará Convention](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/first-hemispheric-report-on-the-implementation-of-the-belem-do-para-convention/): First Hemispheric Report on the Implementation of the Belém do Pará Convention First Hemispheric Report on the Implementation of the Belém do Pará Convention Overview The First Hemispheric Report reviews the progress made by the States Party in their implementation of the Belém do Pará Convention, as well as the significant challenges that remain in the region in terms of a timely, appropriate and effective response to acts of violence against women, from a perspective of human rights. The Report consolidates the results and recommendations from the 28 national reports presented to the MESECVI during the First Multilaterial Evaluation Round. […]
- [First Follow-up Report to the Recommendations of the Committee of Experts](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/first-follow-up-report-to-the-recommendations-of-the-committee-of-experts/): First Follow-up Report to the Recommendations of the Committee of Experts First Follow-up Report to the Recommendations of the Committee of Experts Overview The First Follow-up Report synthesizes the responses from 18 States Party to a series of 38 indicators, developed by the Committee of Experts, on the implementation of their recommendations. The indicators, both qualitative and quantitative, cover the five issues examined during the First Multilateral Evaluation Round: legislation, national plans, access to justice, national budgets, and information and statistics.
- [Second Hemispheric Report on the Implementation of the Belém do Pará Convention](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/second-hemispheric-report-on-the-implementation-of-the-belem-do-para-convention/): Second Hemispheric Report on the Implementation of the Belém do Pará Convention Second Hemispheric Report on the Implementation of the Belém do Pará Convention Overview The Second Hemispheric Report reviews the progress made by the States Party in their implementation of the Belém do Pará Convention, as well as the significant challenges that remain in the region in terms of a timely, appropriate and effective response to acts of violence against women, from a perspective of human rights. The Report consolidates the results and recommendations from the 28 national reports presented to the MESECVI during the Second Multilaterial Evaluation Round, […]
- [Second Follow-up Report on the Recommendations of the Committee of Experts of the MESECVI](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/second-follow-up-report-on-the-recommendations-of-the-committee-of-experts-of-the-mesecvi/): Second Follow-up Report on the Recommendations of the Committee of Experts of the MESECVI Second Follow-up Report on the Recommendations of the Committee of Experts of the MESECVI Overview The Second Follow-up Report reviews the implementation of the 42 recommendations made by the Committee of Experts in 2012, as well as the progress made by the States Parties to the Belém do Pará Convention in their implementation of the Convention. Download the full publication in: English or Spanish
- [Third Hemispheric Report on the Implementation of the Belém do Pará Convention](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/third-hemispheric-report-on-the-implementation-of-the-belem-do-para-convention/): Third Hemispheric Report on the Implementation of the Belém do Pará Convention Third Hemispheric Report on the Implementation of the Belém do Pará Convention Overview This report presents the progress of 24 countries in the region in the effective compliance with the obligations assumed upon ratification of the Convention of Belém do Pará. With the inputs provided by the States, as well as by 26 civil society organizations that submitted 24 national and 2 regional shadow reports, the Committee of Experts and the Technical Secretariat conducted an in-depth study of each response in light of the standards established in the […]
- [Third Follow-up Report on the Implementation of the Recommendations of the Committee of Experts of the MESECVI ](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/third-follow-up-report-on-the-implementation-of-the-recommendations-of-the-committee-of-experts-of-the-mesecvi/): Third Follow-up Report on the Implementation of the Recommendations of the Committee of Experts of the MESECVI  Third Follow-up Report on the Implementation of the Recommendations of the Committee of Experts of the MESECVI Overview This report seeks to share progress and challenges in the prevention of violence against women based on the eradication of stereotypes in legislation, national plans, access to justice, information and statistics, and the budget from an intersectional approach to the diversity of women and girls. Each chapter includes a series of conclusions made by the CEVI, on the prevention and harmonization efforts carried out by […]
- [Regional Declaration on the Eradication of Gender Stereotypes in Public Spaces Resulting in Symbolic and Political Gender-Based Violence Against Women](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/regional-declaration-on-the-eradication-of-gender-stereotypes-in-public-spaces-resulting-in-symbolic-and-political-gender-based-violence-against-women/): Regional Declaration on the Eradication of Gender Stereotypes in Public Spaces Resulting in Symbolic and Political Gender-Based Violence Against Women Regional Declaration on the Eradication of Gender Stereotypes in Public Spaces Resulting in Symbolic and Political Gender-Based Violence Against Women Overview In this Declaration, the Conference of States Parties and the Committee of Experts of the MESECVI acknowledge that symbolic violence hinders and affects the full enjoyment and exercise of women and girls’ human rights in all aspects of their lives. They agree to work towards eradicating gender stereotypes that normalize their subordination and serve as a source of gender-based […]
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- [Multilateral Evaluation Rounds](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/multilateral-evaluation-rounds/): Multilateral Evaluation Rounds The MESECVI conducts Multilateral Evaluation Rounds to monitor and follow up on progress in the implementation by the States of the obligations derived from the Convention. In each round, the States respond to a series of progress indicators developed by the Committee of Experts. Each round includes an evaluation phase and a follow-up phase. Evaluation and Follow-up phase: Evaluation Rounds First Multilateral Evaluation Round (2004-2008) During the Multi-lateral Evaluation Round, the Committee of Experts prepared and circulated a questionnaire on the measures adopted by States Party to address violence against women. The States Party completed these questionnaires, […]
- [Erradication of violence against women](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/erradication-of-violence-against-women/): Erradication of violence against women For the first time, the Belém do Pará Convention establishes women’s right to live a life free of violence. This inter-American human rights treaty has served as the basis for the adoption of laws and policies on the prevention, eradication, and punishment of violence against women in its States Party, as well as the formulation of national plans, the organization of campaigns and the implementation of care protocols and services, among other initiatives. The Convention has made a significant contribution to strengthening the Inter-American Human Rights System Through the Belém do Pará Convention, the States […]
- [The Convention](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/the-convention/): The Convention The Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment, and Eradication of Violence against Women was adopted in Belém do Pará, Brazil, in 1994. It proclaims that violence against women constitutes a violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms. The Belém do Pará Convention established for the first time the development of mechanisms for the protection and defense of women’s rights in the struggle to eliminate violence against their physical, sexual and psychological integrity, in both the public and private spheres. Document of interest: Text of the Convention in the official languages of the OAS: Spanish, French, English or Portuguese(Other […]
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- [Inter-American Commission of Women](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/cim/): Inter-American Commission of Women The Inter-American Commission of Women (CIM) was the first inter-governmental agency established to ensure recognition of women’s human rights. Mission: Shape the public policy agenda from a rights-based perspective to achieve the elimination of gender-based discrimination and violence. Vision: CIM is the main forum where hemispheric policies are formulated to link public policy with international legal framework on human rights through dialogue between strategic sectors. CIM is made up of 34 Delegates, one for each OAS Member State, designated by their respective States. These representatives meet every three years during the Assembly of Delegates. The Assembly […]
- [#NOTBefore18 Child Marriages and Early Unions](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/child-marriages/): #NOTBefore18 Child Marriages and Early Unions Child, Early, and Forced Marriage and Unions (CEFMU) present a serious human rights issue affecting millions of girls and adolescents worldwide. In Latin America and the Caribbean, the prevalence of CEFMU has not substantially changed in the last 25 years. It is a normalized reality perpetuated through gender stereotypes that assign girls the roles of wives and mothers. It is also an institutionalized practice within the legal frameworks of the region’s countries. For this reasons, the Committee of Experts of the MESECVI elaborated a “Hemispheric Report on Child, Early, and Forced Marriage and Unions in […]
- [Shadow Reports](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/shadow-reports/): Shadow Reports During the Multi-lateral Evaluation Round, the Committee of Experts prepares and circulates a questionnaire on the measures adopted by States Party to address violence against women. The States Party complete these questionnaires, which then serve as the bases for the national reports. Questionnaire from the First Multilateral Evaluation Round (2004-2008) Questionnaire from the Second Multilateral Evaluation Round (2009-2013) At the same time, this questionnaire is circulated to the network of civil society organizations that participate in the MESECVI, so that they can also prepare complementary, or «shadow» reports on the implementation of the Convention in their respective countries. These complementary inputs from civil society […]
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- [Belém Do Pará Convention - Fortaleza 2025](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/belem-do-para-convention-fortaleza-2025/): Three Decades of Progress, a Renewed Commitment. To Fortaleza, together! XXII Meeting of the Committee of Experts – X Conference of States Parties to MESECVI – December 9-12 – Fortaleza, Brazil. The adoption of the Belém do Pará Convention in 1994 by 32 States of Latin America and the Caribbean marked the beginning of three decades of sustained action for women’s rights,, grounded in the recognition of the right to a life free from violence as a fundamental and unquestionable principle. The Convention established a common framework of action that mobilized States, strengthened women’s and feminist movements, and drove legal, […]
- [Second Multilateral Evaluation](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/second-multilateral-evaluation-2/): Second Multilateral Evaluation (2009-2014) During the Multi-lateral Evaluation Round, the Committee of Experts prepares and circulates a questionnaire on the measures adopted by States Party to address violence against women. The States Party complete these questionnaires, which then serve as the bases for the national reports. Questionnaire from the First Multilateral Evaluation Round (2004-2008) Questionnaire from the Second Multilateral Evaluation Round (2009-2013) Progress Indicators for Measuring the Implementation of the Inter-American Convention of the Prevention, Punishment and Eradication of Violence Against Women «Belém do Pará Convention» The final national report consists of: i) an analysis by the Committee of Experts of the State responses […]
- [Third Multilateral Evaluation](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/third-multilateral-evaluation/): Third Multilateral Evaluation Round (2016-2020) During the evaluation phase of the Third Multilateral Evaluation Round, the Committee of Experts circulated the System of progress indicators for measuring the implementation of the Convention of Belém do Pará. The States Party provided information based on these indicators, and their responses serve as the basis for the preparation of these national reports. System of progress indicators for the evaluation phase of the Third Multilateral Evaluation Round (2016-2017) The national reports of the evaluation phase of each Round consist of i) an analysis by the Committee of Experts of the response of the States to the […]
- [First Multilateral Evaluation](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/first-multilateral-evaluation/): First Multilateral Evaluation Round (2004-2008) During the Multi-lateral Evaluation Round, the Committee of Experts prepared and circulated a questionnaire on the measures adopted by States Party to address violence against women. The States Party completed these questionnaires, and their responses served as the basis for the national reports. Questionnaire from the First Multilateral Evaluation Round (2004-2008) The final national report consists of: i) an analysis by the Committee of Experts of the State responses to the questionnaire; ii) a series of recommendations prepared by the Committee of Experts; and iii) the comments of the State on the analysis and its recommendations. The […]
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- [COVID-19 response](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/covid-19-response/): COVID-19 response The emergency derived from COVID-19 is causing specific impacts on women and deepening existing gender inequalities, both within homes and outside of them, in hospitals and health centers, at work and also in politics. The challenge of governments and international organizations to guide policies that seek equality in mitigation and recovery from this crisis, may open an opportunity for these to be appropriate and effective, to the extent that they respond to the needs of all the population, including women. The region has the opportunity for new pacts, new alliances and new perspectives that compensate for the certainties […]
- [Fight against women’s violence](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/fight-against-womens-violence/): Fight against women’s violence For the first time, the Belém do Pará Convention establishes women’s right to live a life free of violence. This inter-American human rights treaty has served as the basis for the adoption of laws and policies on prevention, eradication and punishment of violence against women in its States Party, as well as the formulation of national plans, the organization of campaigns and the implementation of care protocols and services, among other initiatives. The Convention has made a significant contribution to strengthening the Inter-American Human Rights System. How is violence against women defined? In Article 1, the […]
- [Venezuela](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/venezuela/): Venezuela Date of Signature: 06/09/94 Date of RA/ACC: 01/16/95 Date of Deposit: 02/03/95 (RA) First Multilateral Evaluation Round (2004-2008) Response to the Questionnaire (in Spanish) Final report in: : Spanish or English Second Multilateral Evaluation Round (2009-2014) Evaluation phase:      Response to the Questionnaire (in Spanish)      Final report Follow-Up phase:      Response to the indicators (in Spanish)      Follow-up report (in Spanish) Third Multilateral Evaluation Round (2016-2020) Evaluaton Phase:      Response to the indicators      Final Report (in Spanish) Follow-Up Phase:       Did not participate
- [Uruguay](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/uruguay/): Uruguay Date of Signature: 06/30/94 Date of RA/ACC: 01/04/96 Date of Deposit: 04/02/96 (RA) First Multilateral Evaluation Round (2004-2008) Response to the Questionnaire (in Spanish) Final Report in: Spanish or English Shadow Reports      Shadow Report (in Spanish) Second Multilateral Evaluation Round (2009-2014) Evaluation Phase:      Response to the Questionnaire (in Spanish)      Final report Follow-Up phase:      Response to the indicators (in Spanish)      Follow-up report (in Spanish) Shadow Reports      Shadow Report (CLADEM Uruguay) (in Spanish) Third Multilateral Evaluation Round (2016-2020) Evaluation phase:      Response to the indicators      Final Report (in Spanish) Follow-Up phase:      Response to the indicators      Final Report (in Spanish) Fourth Multilateral Evaluation […]
- [Trinidad and Tobago](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/trinidad-and-tobago/): Trinidad and Tobago Date of Signature: 11/03/95 Date of RA/ACC: 01/04/96 Date of Deposit: 05/08/96 (RA) First Multilateral Evaluation Round (2004-2008) Response to the Questionnaire Final report in: Spanish or English Second Multilateral Evaluation Round (2009-2014) Evaluation Phase:      Response to the Questionnaire (in Spanish)      Final report (in Spanish) Follow-Up phase:      Response to the indicators Third Multilateral Evaluation Round (2016-2020) Evaluation Phase:      Response to the indicators      Final Report Follow-Up Phase:       Did not participate
- [Suriname](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/suriname/): Suriname Date of Signature: // Date of RA/ACC: 02/19/02 Date of Deposit: 03/08/02 (RA) First Multilateral Evaluation Round (2004-2008) Response to the Questionnaire Final report in: Spanish or English Second Multilateral Evaluation Round (2009-2014) Evaluation phase:      Response to the Questionnaire       Final report Follow-Up Phase:      Response to the indicators      Folow-Up Report Third Multilateral Evaluation Round (2016-2020) Evaluation Phase:      Response to the indicators      Final Report Follow-Up Phase:      Response to the indicators
- [Saint Vincent and the Grenadines](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/saint-vincent-and-the-grenadines/): Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Date of Signature: 03/05/96 Date of RA/ACC: 05/23/96 Date of Deposit: 05/31/96 (RA) First Multilateral Evaluation Round (2004-2008)        Did not participate Second Multilateral Evaluation Round (2009-2014) Evaluation Phase:      Response to the Questionnaire      Final Report Follow-Up Phase:      Did not participate Third Multilateral Evaluation Round (2016-2020) Evaluation Phase:       Response to the indicators       Final Report Follow-Up Phase:       Did not participate
- [Saint Lucia](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/saint-lucia/): Saint Lucia Date of Signature: 11/11/94 Date of RA/ACC: 03/08/95 Date of Deposit: 04/04/95 (RA) First Multilateral Evaluation Round (2004-2008) Response to the Questionnaire Final Report in: Spanish or English Second Multilateral Evaluation Round (2009-2014) Evaluation Phase:      Response to the Questionnaire      Final Report Follow-Up Phase:       Did not participate Third Multilateral Evaluation Round (2016-2020) Evaluation Phase:      Response to the indicators      Final Report Follow-Up Phase       Did not participate
- [Saint Kitts and Nevis](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/saint-kitts-and-nevis/): Saint Kitts and Nevis Date of Signature: 06/09/94 Date of RA/ACC: 03/17/95 Date of Deposit: 06/12/95 (RA) First Multilateral Evaluation Round (2004-2008)       Did not participate Second Multilateral Evaluation Round (2009-2014) Evaluation Phase:      Response to the Questionnaire      Final report Follow-Up Phase:       Did not participate Third Multilateral Evaluation Round (2016-2020) Evaluation Phase:      Response to the indicators      Final Report Follow-Up phase :      Response to the indicators Fourth Multilateral Evaluation Round Evaluation Phase:      Response to the indicators
- [Dominican Republic](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/dominican-republic/): Dominican Republic Date of Signature: 06/09/94 Date of RA/ACC: 01/10/96 Date of Deposit: 03/07/96 (RA) First Multilateral Evaluation Round (2004-2008) Response to the Questionnaire (in Spanish) Final report in: Spanish or English Second Multilateral Evaluation Round (2009-2014) Evaluation phase:      Response to the Questionnaire (in Spanish)      Final report Follow-Up Phase      Response to the indicators (in Spanish)      Follow-up report (in Spanish) Shadow Reports       Shadow Report (CLADEM Dominican Republic) (in Spanish) Third Multilateral Evaluation Round (2016-2020) Evaluation Phase:      Response to the indicators      Final Report (in Spanish) Follow-Up phase:      Response to the indicators      Final Report (in Spanish) Fourth Multilateral Evaluation Round Evaluation Phase:      Response […]
- [Peru](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/peru/): Peru Date of Signature: 07/12/95 Date o RA/ACC: 04/02/96 Date of Deposit: 06/04/96 (RA) First Multilateral Evaluation Round (2004-2008) Response to the Questionnaire (in Spanish) Final Report in: Spanish or English Second Multilateral Evaluation Round (2009-2014) Evaluation Phase:      Response to the Questionnaire (in Spanish)      Final Report Follow-Up Phase:      Response to the indicators (in Spanish)      Follow-Up Report (in Spanish) Shadow Reports      Shadow Report (Centro de la Mujer Peruana Flora Tristán) (in Spanish) Third Multilateral Evaluation Round (2016-2020) Evaluation Phase:      Response to the indicators      Final Report (in Spanish) Follow-Up Phase:      Response to the indicators      Final Report (in Spanish) Shadow Reports Fase de […]
- [Paraguay](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/paraguay/): Paraguay Date of Signature: 10/17/95 Date of RA/ACC: 09/29/95 Date of Deposit: 10/18/95 (RA) First Multilateral Evaluation Round (2004-2008) Response to the Questionnaire (in Spanish) Final Report in: Spanish or English Second Multilateral Evaluation Round (2009-2014) Fase de Evaluación:      Response to the Questionnaire (in Spanish)      Final Report Follow-Up Phase:      Response to the indicators (in Spanish)      Follow-Up Report (in Spanish) Third Multilateral Evaluation Round (2016-2020) Evaluation Phase:      Response to the indicators      Final Report (in Spanish) Follow-Up Phase:      Response to the indicators      Final Report (in Spanish) Shadow Reports       Shadow report (in Spanish) Fourth Multilateral Evaluation Round Evaluation Phase:  Response to the indicators […]
- [Panama](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/panama/): Panama Date of Signature: 10/05/94 Date of RA/ACC: 04/26/95 Date of Deosit: 07/12/95 (RA) First Multilateral Evaluation Round (2004-2008) Response to the Questionnaire (in Spanish) Final Report in: Spanish or English Second Multilateral Evaluation Round (2009-2014) Evaluation Phase:      Response to the Questionnaire (in Spanish)      Final Report Follow-Up Phase:      Response to the indicators (in Spanish)      Follow-Up Report (in Spanish) Third Multilateral Evaluation Round (2016-2020) Evaluation Phase:      Response to the indicators      Final Report (in Spanish) Follow-Up Phase:      Response to the indicators      Final Report (in Spanish) Fourth Multilateral Evaluation Round Evaluation Phase:      Response to the indicators (in spanish)      Final Report (in Spanish)
- [Nicaragua](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/nicaragua/): Nicaragua Date of Signature: 06/09/94 Date of RA/ACC: 10/06/95 Date of Deposit: 2/12/95 (RA) First Multilateral Evaluation Round (2004-2008) Response to the Questionnaire (in Spanish) Final Report in: Spanish or English Second Multilateral Evaluation Round (2009-2014) Evaluation Phase      Did not participate Follow-Up Phase:      Did not participate Third Multilateral Evaluation Round (2016-2020) Evaluation Phase:      Final Report Follow-Up Phase:      Response to the indicators      Final Report (in Spanish)
- [Mexico](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/mexico/): Mexico Date of Signaature: 06/04/95 Date of RA/ACC: 06/19/98 Date of Deposit: 11/12/98 (RA) First Multilateral Evaluation Round (2004-2008) Response to the Questionnaire Final Report in: Spanish or English Second Multilateral Evaluation Round (2009-2014) Evaluation Phase:      Response to the Questionnaire (in Spanish)      Final Report Follow-Up Phase:      Response to the indicators (in Spanish)      Final Report (in Spanish) Third Multilateral Evaluation Round (2016-2020) Evaluation Phase:      Response to the indicators      Final Report (in Spanish) Follow-Up Phase:      Response to the indicators      Final Report (in Spanish) Fourth Multilateral Evaluation Round Evaluation Phase:      Response to the indicators (in Spanish)      Final Report (in Spanish)
- [Jamaica](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/jamaica/): Jamaica Date of Signature: 12/14/05 Date of RA/ACC: 11/11/05 Date of Deposit: 12/14/05 (RA) First Multilateral Evaluation Round (2004-2008) Response to the Questionnaire Final Report in: Spanish or English Second Multilateral Evaluation Round (2009-2014) Evaluaton Phaase:      Response to the Questionnaire      Final Report Follow-Up Phase:      Did not participate Third Multilateral Evaluation Round (2016-2020) Evaluation Phase:      Response to the indicators      Final Report (In Spanish) Follow-Up Phase:      Did not participate
- [Honduras](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/honduras/): Honduras Date of Signature: 06/10/94 Date of RA/ACC: 07/04/95 Date of Deposit: 07/12/95 (RA) First Multilateral Evaluation Round (2004-2008) Response to the Questionnaire (in Spanish) Final Report in: Spanish Shadow Reports      Shadow Report (in Spanish) Second Multilateral Evaluation Round (2009-2014) Evaluation Phase:      Did not participate Follow-Up Phase:      Did not participate Third Multilateral Evaluation Round (2016-2020) Evaluation Phase:      Did not participate Follow-Up Phase:      Did not participate Fourth Multilateral Evaluation Round Evaluation Phase:      Response to the Questionnaire     Final Report (in Spanish)
- [Haiti](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/haiti/): Haiti Date of Signature: // Date of RA/ACC: 04/07/97 Date of Deposit: 06/02/97 (AD) First Multilateral Evaluation Round (2004-2008) Response to the Questionnaire (inFrench) Final Repor in: English Second Multilateral Evaluation Round (2009-2014) Evaluation Phase:       Did not participate Follow-Up Phase:       Did not participate Third Multilateral Evaluation Round (2016-2020) Evaluation Phase:       Did not participate Follow-Up Phase:       Did not participate
- [Guatemala](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/guatemala/): Guatemala Date of Signature: 06/24/94 Date of RA/ACC: 01/04/95 Date of Deposit: 04/04/95 (RA) First Multilateral Evaluation Round (2004-2008) Response to the Questionnaire Final Report in: Spanish or English Second Multilateral Evaluation Round (2009-2014) Evaluation Phase:      Response to the Questionnaire (in Spanish      Final Report Follow-Up Phase:      Response to the indicatorss (in Spanish)      Follow-Up Report (in Spanish) Third Multilateral Evaluation Round (2016-2020) Evaluation Phase:      Response to the indicators      Final Report (in Spanish) Follow-Up Phase:      Response to the indicators      Final Report (in Spanish) Fourth Multilateral Evaluation Round Evaluation Phase:      Response to the indicators      Final Report (in Spanish)
- [Guyana](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/guyana/): Guyana Date of Signture: 01/10/95 Date of RA/ACC: 01/08/96 Date of Deposit: 02/28/96 (RA) First Multilateral Evaluation Round (2004-2008) Response to the Questionnaire Final Report in: Spanish or English Second Multilateral Evaluation Round (2009-2014) Evaluation Phase:      Response to the Questionnaire      Final Report Follow-Up Phase:      Did not participate Third Multilateral Evaluation Round (2016-2020) Evaluation Phase:      Did not participate Follow-Up Phase:      Did not participate
- [Grenada](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/grenada/): Grenada Date of Siggnature: // Date of RA/ACC: 11/29/00 Date of Deposit: 02/15/01 (RA) First Multilateral Evaluation Round (2004-2008)       Did not participate Second Multilateral Evaluation Round (2009-2014) Evaluation Phase      Did not participate Follow-Up Pahse:      Response to the indicators      Follow-Up Phase Third Multilateral Evaluation Round (2016-2020) Evaluation Phase:      Response to the indicators      Final Report Follow-Up Phase:      Did not participate
- [El Salvador](https://belemdopara.org/cim_mesecvi/el-salvador/): El Salvador Date of Signature: 08/14/95 Date of RA/ACC: 11/13/95 Date of Deposit: 01/26/96 (RA) First Multilateral Evaluation Round (2004-2008) Response to the Questionnaire Final Report in: Spanish or English Shadow Reports      Shadow Report (in Spanish) Second Multilateral Evaluation Round (2009-2014) Evaluation Phase:      Response to the Questionnaire (in Spanish)      Final Report Follow-Up Phase:      Response to the indicators      Follow-Up Report Shadow Reports       Shadow Report (in Spanish) Third Multilateral Evaluation Round (2016-2020) Evaluation Phase      Response to the indicators      Final Report (in Spanish) Follow-Up Phase:      Response to the indicators      Final Report Fourth Multilateral Evaluation Round Evaluation Phase      Response to the indicators      Final Report […]


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