initiative of the beneficiary, which has not occurred in this case (supra Having Seen 11). 15. In this regard, the Court takes cognizance of the protection mechanisms for defenders described by the State. However, the Court notes that the State has not demonstrated that such measures were adequately applied to the current situation facing Mrs. Luz Estela Castro, or that these provided the petitioner with an effective framework of protection to prevent the current risks. It is timely to recall that Article 1(1) of the Convention establishes the general obligations of States Parties to respect the rights and freedoms recognized therein and to ensure to all persons subject to their jurisdiction the free and full exercise of those rights, which are imposed not only in relation to the power of the State but also in relation to the actions of private third parties. 16 16. The Court considers that, bearing in mind the work carried out by Mrs. Luz Estela Castro with the aforementioned groups, the specific situation of risk they face in their work in the State of Chihuahua, and in light of the recent events, there exists prima facie a situation of extreme gravity and urgency, which makes it necessary to adopt effective provisional measures in order to avoid potential irreparable damage against the rights to life and personal integrity. 17. Consequently, this Court considers it necessary to provide protection to Mrs. Luz Estela Castro through the immediate adoption of provisional measures by the State, according to the provisions of the American Convention, so that all those measures are adopted to effectively prevent actions that affect or endanger the life and integrity of the beneficiary. THEREFORE: THE INTER-AMERICAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS, in exercise of the authority granted by Article 63(2) of the American Convention on Human Rights and Articles 27 and 31(2) of the Court’s Rules of Procedure, DECIDES: 1. To require the State of Mexico to adopt the necessary and effective measures to prevent damage to the life and personal integrity of Luz Estela Castro. These provisional measures shall be in effect until September 30, 2013. 16 Cf. Case of the Peace Community of San José de Apartadó, Provisional Measures regarding Colombia. Order of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights of June 18, 2002, Considering para. 10, and Matter of the Socio-educational Internment Facility (UNIS). Provisional Measures regarding Brazil. Order of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights of November 20, 2012, Considering para. 21. 12