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Private prosecution empowers victims to seek justice for human rights violations.

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Human Rights Prosecutions and the Participation Rights of Victims in Latin America
Verónica Michel, Kathryn Sikkink

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The article explores how victims' participation rights in Latin America influence human rights prosecutions. By studying cases and conducting research, it was found that private prosecution plays a crucial role in holding individuals accountable for human rights violations in domestic courts.