The First Global Summit on Human Rights officially began this Tuesday in El Salvador, marking a historic event that brings together delegates from 25 countries to strengthen international dialogue on the protection of human rights.
The summit, held for the first time, gathers networks of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs), independent organizations, academic centers, and global experts to address emerging challenges in safeguarding human rights. The event was inaugurated by Raquel Caballero de Guevara, Ombudsman for the Defense of Human Rights of El Salvador and president of the Ibero-American Federation of Ombudspersons.
“The First Global Summit on Human Rights is more than a civic event; it is a beacon of hope, creating an unprecedented space for dialogue on the challenges facing human rights and the planet,” stated Caballero de Guevara during the opening ceremony.
Distinguished participants include Dr. Amelia de los Milagros López, president of the Latin American Ombudsman Institute (ILO); Dr. Alyson Kilpatrick, head of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission and secretary of GANHRI; Dr. José Alejandro Córdova, president of the Council of NHRIs of Central America and the Dominican Republic; and Dr. Amina Bouayach, president of Morocco’s National Human Rights Council and GANHRI.
The summit’s agenda runs until September 4 and features keynote sessions on the protection of vulnerable populations, human mobility, citizen security, human rights in prison systems, environmental governance, electoral processes, and the impact of new technologies, including artificial intelligence.
Delegates from countries such as Costa Rica, Brazil, Spain, Ecuador, the United States, France, Italy, Morocco, Mexico, and Uruguay are participating in this global forum, which emphasizes peace, evidence-based dialogue, and innovative solutions to strengthen human rights worldwide.