In an AQ web exclusive, Daniel Altschuler takes a look at the Honduran de facto government's failed attempts to gain international recognition and change world opinion that President Manuel Zelaya must be restored to power.

Women’s rights have improved in the past 50 years, but women are still not well represented in judicial systems.

The integrity of the human rights system rests on civil society organizations.

Obstacles still block indigenous communities’ access to justice. States must do more.

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Human rights groups must work with states to improve law enforcement.