Mesures Conservatoires
Résolution No. 60/15
MC 51-15 - Children and adolescents of the communities of Uribía, Manaure, Riohacha and Maicao of the Wayúu people, in the department of the Guajira, Colombie
On December 11, 2015, the IACHR requested that precautionary measures be adopted for children and adolescents of the communities of Uribía, Manaure, Riohacha and Maicao of the Wayúu people, in the department of the Guajira, Colombia. The request for precautionary measures alleges that the beneficiaries are at risk because of the alleged lack of access to drinking water and of malnutrition among children of the community. According to the information contained in the request, this situation allegedly caused the death of 4770 children in the last eight years. After analyzing the allegations of fact and law, the Commission considers that information, prima facie, demonstrates that the members of these communities are in a serious and urgent situation, since their lives and personal integrity are allegedly at risk. Consequently, in accordance with Article 25 of its Rules of Procedures, the Commission requested the State of Colombia to adopt the necessary measures to guarantee the life and physical integrity of children and adolescents in the communities of Uribía, Manaure, Riohacha and Maicao of the Wayúu people, in the department of the Guajira. Particularly, it requested to ensure the availability, accessibility and quality of health services, with an integral and culturally adequate approach, in order to respond to the children’s malnutrition, as well as to adopt immediate measures so that the beneficiary communities have, as soon as possible, access to drinking water and to food in sufficient quantity and quality. In addition, the Commission requested the State of Colombia to agree on the measures to be adopted with the beneficiaries and their representatives, and to periodically inform the Commission on the adoption of the requested precautionary measures.
Résolution No. 42/15
MC 445-14 - Jessica Liliana Ramírez Gaviria, Colombie
On November 4, 2015, the IACHR requested the adoption of precautionary measures for Jessica Liliana Ramírez Gaviria, in Colombia. According to the request for measures, Jessica Liliana Ramírez Gaviria has a disease called dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, which requires special care and medical treatment because its effects on the skin can be fatal. The petitioners have stated that even though a court has issued an order of protection for her, Jessica Liliana Ramírez Gaviria is not receiving the medical attention she needs to take care of her condition, which is reportedly creating serious consequences for her health and putting her life and physical integrity at risk. After analyzing the allegations of fact and law presented by the parties, the Commission believes that the information submitted by the petitioners shows that Jessica Liliana Ramírez Gaviria is in a serious and urgent situation, as her life and physical integrity are at risk. Consequently, in accordance with Article 25 of the IACHR Rules of Procedure, the Commission requests that Colombia adopt the necessary measures to protect the beneficiary’s life and physical integrity, taking into consideration the particular characteristics of the disease she has, in order to ensure that she has access to proper medical treatment, in line with the Pan American Health Organization’s technical guidelines and other applicable international standards. In addition, the Commission asks that Colombia reach agreement with the beneficiary and her representatives as to the measures to be adopted, and that it inform the Commission about the actions taken as of the issuance of the resolution.
Résolution No. 3/15
MC 363-11 - José Ángel Parra Bernal, Colombie
On January 30, 2015, the Commission decided to request the adoption of precautionary measures in favor of José Ángel Parra Bernal, in Colombia. The request for precautionary measures alleges that the beneficiary is allegedly at risk because he is not receiving proper health treatment for her health pathologies at Penitentiary of Medium and High Security "La Picota" in Bogota city, where he is currently deprived of her liberty. After analyzing the allegations of fact and law, the Commission believes that the information presented shows, prima facie, that José Ángel Parra Bernal is in a serious and urgent situation because his life and personal integrity are at risk. Consequently, in accordance with Article 25 of its Rules of Procedures, the Commission requested the State of Colombia to adopt the necessary measures to ensure the life and personal integrity of de José Ángel Parra Bernal. In particular, providing proper treatment recommended by specialists; and agree on the measures to be adopted with the beneficiary and its representatives.