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Comisión Interaméricana de Derechos Humanos

The Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos (Inter-American Commission on Human Rights) is an autonomous body of the Organization of American States, based in Washington D.C. Founded in 1959, it aims to promote and protect human rights in the American hemisphere. The Commission investigates reported human rights abuses, prepares studies, reports, and makes recommendations to member states to advocate for the protection, respect, and guarantee of human rights. Furthermore, the Commission plays an important role in interpreting the scope and content of the rights protected by the American Convention on Human Rights.