Barbadian attorney elected to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

Barbadian attorney-at-law, Roberta Clarke, has become the fourth Barbadian to be elected to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.

It’s an achievement that evoked immediate congratulations from Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley.

Clarke was elected today during the 51st General Assembly of the Organisation of American States in Washington, DC. She was one of five candidates who vied for three positions on the Commission.

Prime Minister Mottley says this is a significant achievement for Ms. Clarke and Barbados, and presents yet another golden opportunity for the laws, customs, culture and flavour of the Caribbean to be seen in the work of an important hemispheric body that has in its existence largely reflected Latin America.

Meanwhile, Ms. Clarke noted it is an honour to have been elected as Barbados’ nominee.

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