New Appointments to CEJA’s Board of Directors at the 55th OAS General Assembly
At the 55th General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS)
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Internacional Call For Applications For The Position Of Executive Director 2026-2029 Justice Studies Center of the Americas (CEJA)
The Justice Studies Center of the Americas (CEJA) is an intergovernmental organization specialized in justice systems in the region, created by the Organization of American States (OAS) www.cejamericas.org. Headquartered in Santiago, Chile, CEJA has 25 years of experience producing technical studies and generating comparative evidence on justice in Latin America and the Caribbean. It also … Read more
AIAMP and CEJA Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Public Prosecutor’s Offices in Latin America
In a key step toward more effective cooperation in the fight against organized crime and the improvement of fiscal management in Ibero-America, the Ibero-American Association of Public Prosecutors (AIAMP)—which brings together 22 Public Prosecutor’s Offices from across the region—and the Justice Studies Center of the Americas (CEJA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a strategic … Read more
CEJA launches unprecedented training on mental health, access to justice, and human rights with a focus on the LGBTIQANB+ population in Chile
In partnership with the United Nations Special Fund of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture (OPCAT), the Justice Studies Center of the Americas (CEJA), together with the Ministry of Health of Chile (MINSAL), successfully concluded the implementation of the training program for public officials titled:“Promoting respect for the human rights of LGBTIQANB+ people … Read more
CEJA and the OAS Advance Alliance to Strengthen Local Democracy and Electoral Justice
The Justice Studies Center of the Americas (CEJA) held a meeting with representatives of the Secretariat for Strengthening Democracy of the Organization of American States (OAS) to explore potential areas of cooperation in electoral justice, subnational governments, and peace promotion. From the OAS, Juan Pablo Pozo and Natalia Melgarejo participated on behalf of the Secretariat. … Read more
CEJA and the Inter-American Commission of Women (CIM) Agree on Joint Work Agenda Focused on Women Deprived of Liberty
The Justice Studies Center of the Americas (CEJA) met with representatives of the Inter-American Commission of Women (CIM) of the Organization of American States (OAS) to define possible lines of cooperation related to access to justice with a gender perspective. During the meeting, CEJA proposed advancing joint actions such as: Development of studies and research … Read more
New edition of Judicial Systems journal examines the progress and challenges of judicial offices in Latin America
Judicial Systems, a journal edited by the Justice Studies Center of the Americas (CEJA) and the Institute for Comparative Studies in Criminal and Social Sciences (INECIP), launches its 25th issue, focusing on the achievements and challenges of judicial offices, two decades after their implementation in various Latin American judicial institutions. This edition highlights how these … Read more
CEJA and the IACHR Strengthen Inter-Institutional Cooperation to Promote Access to Justice in the Americas
In a key meeting to strengthen justice systems in the region, representatives from the Justice Studies Center of the Americas (CEJA) and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) explored new avenues for collaboration in the coming years. During the meeting, strategic topics such as training on justice reform and efforts for joint capacity-building from … Read more
JSCA Bids Farewell with Gratitude to Sandra Araneda Jofré after 25 Years of Service
Today, at the Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA), we bid a heartfelt farewell to Sandra Araneda Jofré, who has been a cornerstone of our institution for 25 years — first as a secretary and later as an essential part of our event coordination efforts. Throughout her career, Sandra stood out for her dedication, … Read more
International Seminar: Violence and Organized Crime in Prisons
The Justice Studies Center of the Americas (CEJA) and the Center for Criminal Law Studies at the University of Talca invite you to participate in this seminar addressing one of the most complex phenomena within Latin America’s prison system. The event will bring together distinguished national and international experts to reflect on the causes, consequences, … Read more