Juanita Goebertus

Juanita Goebertus

activist Colombia

Juanita Goebertus is the Director of the Americas Division at Human Rights Watch (HRW), where she focuses on human rights issues across the continent. She has been a vocal advocate against abuses in the justice system, particularly concerning the treatment of children and adolescents. Goebertus gained attention for her criticism of El Salvador's recent legal reforms that allow minors to be transferred to adult prisons, highlighting the heightened risks of abuse and the detrimental impact on their rehabilitation prospects. Her work emphasizes the need for adherence to international standards of juvenile justice.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
62,338
Power
2,479$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 67,886,011 62,338 $2,700,000 2,479$
Totals 1 67,886,011 62,338 $2,700,000 2,479$
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Recent Mentions

Ecuador Ecuador: Juanita Goebertus is the director for the Americas of Human Rights Watch and emphasized the need for real reforms in Venezuela's judicial and electoral laws. 8

El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921: HRW solicita desmantelar aparato represivo en Venezuela | Internacional | Noticias

Colombia Colombia: Juanita Goebertus, directora para las Américas de HRW, speaks about the regional outlook and expresses pessimism about a democratic transition in Venezuela. 5

El Tiempo: Juanita Goebertus, directora de HRW para las Américas

Colombia Colombia: Juanita Goebertus is the director of the Americas Division of Human Rights Watch and has emphasized the negative impact of armed groups on peace negotiations. 7

El Tiempo: Grupos armados en Putumayo aprovechan diálogos de paz para aumentar su control según Human Rights Watch

United States United States: Juanita Goebertus is the Americas director at Human Rights Watch and has warned about threats to free and fair elections in Honduras. 6

CNN: Hondurans face elections under the shadow of Trump and fraud allegations

Uruguay Uruguay: Juanita Goebertus is the director of the Americas Division of Human Rights Watch and criticized the complicity of the U.S. government in torture. 7

El Observador: HRW denuncia torturas sistemáticas a venezolanos deportados por EEUU a la megacárcel de El Salvador