Truth and Reconciliation Commission - Peru

Complete database of events related to the internal armed conflict in Peru, extracted from the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (CVR). 5,159 events documented from 1817 to 2003.

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  1. Discrimination and Stigmatization of Ayacuchanos and Ashaninkas

    In December 2002, testimonies were collected highlighting the discrimination and stigmatization faced by individuals from Ayacucho and Ashaninka communities in Peru. These groups suffered from societal prejudice due to their ethnic and regional origins, leading to marginalization and a negative impact on their self-esteem and identity. The testimonies also revealed …

    Ayacucho, Peru CVR BDI-SM-P193, BDI-II-P713; BDI-SM P215, BDI-II-P872
  2. Discrimination and Stigmatization Post-Violence in Peru

    In October 2002, testimonies from various individuals in Peru highlighted the ongoing discrimination and stigmatization faced by those who were involved in past violence, regardless of their affiliations. These individuals reported feelings of inferiority, frustration, and a loss of dignity due to the rejection from their communities. The societal response …

    Peru CVR, página 228
  3. Discrimination Against Widows and Orphans in Post-Conflict Communities

    In October 2002, reports from Huamanga, Peru, highlighted the discrimination faced by widows and orphans in repopulated communities. These vulnerable groups, often led by women, were marginalized due to their inability to pay for labor to work their land, a situation exacerbated by the loss of their husbands during the …

    Huamanga, Peru CVR. BDI-I-P416. Taller realizado con ronderos, Huamanga (Huamanga), octubre de 2002
  4. Public Hearing on Human Rights Violations in Lima

    A public hearing was held in Lima on June 22, 2002, to address cases of human rights violations. One of the cases discussed involved the daughter of Celestina Rafael Polo, a victim of a car bomb. The hearing highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by women, including discrimination and marginalization, especially …

    Lima, Peru CVR. BDI-I-P555, Audiencia pública de casos en Lima, Caso 27B, Cuarta Sesión, 22 de junio de 2002
  5. Discrimination and Abandonment of Ronderos

    The ronderos, local defense groups in Peru, feel abandoned and discriminated against by the government and armed forces after their services were deemed no longer necessary. Despite their contributions to pacification, they face challenges in receiving indemnities due to restrictive requirements and a decree that only considers beneficiaries from 1992 …

    Peru página 457
  6. Trial of Uchuraccay Community Members

    In 1984, a trial was held against seventeen community members from Uchuraccay, accused of multiple homicides. The trial faced significant challenges, including language barriers, as the accused were Quechua speakers and required interpreters. The process was marked by issues of discrimination and inequality, with the accused expressing concerns about being …

    Ayacucho, Peru Página 169

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