Uruguay

The little known case of Uruguay is a small Latin American country that has made unexpectedly large progress in the area of human rights. We research how the reinvigoration of democratic institutions after periods of dictatorship help victims claim redress for large-scale violations and thus reestablish the rule of law.  

Projects

Completed projects
May 2014 - Jan 2020

Sexual and Reproductive Rights Lawfare: Global battles
Oct 2014 - Dec 2017

Beyond Words: Latin American Truth Commissions' Recommendations
Jan 2010 - Jun 2015

After Violence: Transitional Justice, Peace, and Democracy
Sep 2010 - Dec 2014

Reconceptualising Transitional Justice: The Latin American Experience
Apr 2010 - Dec 2010

A Way Out of Violent Conflict? The Impact of Transitional Justice Mechanisms on Peacebuilding
Sep 2009 - Dec 2010

Judicial Independence and Human Rights in Latin America: Violations, Politics and Prosecution

Researchers

Elin Skaar

Research Professor
Publications