Collective Reparations for Indigenous Communities Before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights

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2011-02-08

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Contreras-Garduño, Diana
Rombouts, Sebastiaan

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Abstract

Recent case law from international courts shows an increased willingness to grant collective reparations. This article focuses on how the Inter-American Court of Human Rights has recently been involved in granting a variety of collective reparations to indigenous groups. Moreover, it illustrates the diverse nature of collective reparations, and why there is a need for them.

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IACtHR, Collective Reparations, Right to an Adequate Remedy, Indigenous People, Human Rights.

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