CENIDH is a Managua NGO defending human rights; founded by Vilma Núñez in 1990. Its current work centers on monitoring abuses and advocating for victims in Nicaragua.
The 1951 Refugee Convention remains a cornerstone, with nearly 150 countries party to it, but respect is fraying. The United States has moved to send asylum seekers directly to immigration courts, bypassing intake interviews, while countries hosting the displaced face mounting pressures from ongoing conflicts and economic strife. Refugees and advocates warn of due-process risks and growing displacement.