http://dx.doi.org/10.59704/af2f253e5a9c9501 https://verfassungsblog.de/electoral-observers-human-rights-iachr/ Democracy’s Guardians - The Inter-American Commission Recognizes Electoral Observers as Human Rights Defenders Tullio, Alejandro eng 2024-10-03 electronic resource text/html ddc:342 Human Rights Human Rights Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Inter-American Human Rights System Organization of American States. Inter-American Commission on Human Rights | Washington DC electoral observation Human Rights Organization of American States. Inter-American Commission on Human Rights | Washington DC Verfassungsblog Verfassungsblog--2366-7044 CC BY-SA 4.0 In its Resolution 1/24, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights recognizes electoral observers as human rights defenders. By equating observers with human rights defenders, the Resolution obliges States to guarantee their work, including non-interference, accreditation, and protection against risks, both in physical and digital realms. Setting out clear state obligations, the Resolution marks a significant step forward for democracy and human rights.