HIST 504/622: U.S.-Central America Relations (Keeley): Additional Resources

Published by the North American Congress on Latin America. Articles, news, and book reviews about the political economy of the Americas.
Contains reports from 1996-present

Find position papers, bishops' statements, congressional testimony, and more.

Includes the full-text of reports on individual countries dating back to the 1960s.

Navigate by country to find news, commentary, and research on individual countries.

This site includes the archives for the Latin American digest of Human Rights and Human Welfare, an online journal hosted by the University of Denver.

"The commission was mandated to investigate serious acts of violence occurring since 1980 and the nature and effects of the violence and to recommend methods of promoting national reconciliation."

A report by Americas Watch/Human Rights Watch.

International human rights-focused NGO.

Human Rights Watch is an NGO focused in promoting human rights around the world and working with governments to promote policy that reflects their efforts.

"Human Rights First is a non-profit, nonpartisan international human rights organization based in New York, Washington D.C. and Houston. To maintain our independence, we accept no government funding" (About).

"Refugee Council USA (RCUSA), established in 2000, is a coalition of U.S. non-governmental organizations focused on refugee protection. RCUSA provides advocacy on issues affecting the rights of refugees, asylum seekers, displaced persons, victims of trafficking, and victims of torture in the United States and across the world" (About Us).

"We advance the rights and lives of those who have been forcibly or voluntarily uprooted. For over 100 years, the unwavering commitment of our leadership, team, network of service providers, and advocates has helped redirect the destiny of countless vulnerable lives" (About).

"Established in 1863, the ICRC operates worldwide, helping people affected by conflict and armed violence and promoting the laws that protect victims of war. An independent and neutral organization, its mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949" (Who We Are).

"Refugees International advocates for lifesaving assistance and protection for displaced people and promotes solutions to displacement crises. We are an independent organization, and do not accept any government or UN funding" (About Us).