Projects
The Ius Constitutionale Commune in Latin America (ICCAL) drives projects that translate its theoretical framework into concrete action. From the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law in Heidelberg, it promotes collaborative initiatives with courts, universities, international organizations, and civil society. These projects address key regional challenges such as inequality, institutional fragility, climate change, and human mobility through comparative research, teaching, strategic litigation, and the creation of knowledge networks. Each project reflects how ICCAL transforms the principles of the ius commune into practical efforts that strengthen democracy and human rights across Latin America.
ICCAL projects
ICCAL Lab
The main collaborative project of ICCAL, bringing together more than 40 Latin American and European researchers in thematic teams. It produces publications, seminars, and open resources.
National chapters
A national articulation platform connecting the Federal Supreme Court, universities, and civil society. It focuses on applying inter-American standards and comparative experiences in Brazil.
Communities of Practice
Explores how professional networks produce and circulate transnational human rights knowledge.