Our programs
Stand with communities as they defend their lives and territories against unjust trade policies and the violent imposition of extractive projects.
Support survivors who seek justice and an end to impunity for crimes committed during the Internal Armed Conflict.
Build trans-territorial solidarity by linking communities in the U.S. and Guatemala in the struggle for justice and self-determination.
Dissuade violence through presence and transnational advocacy, at the request of Guatemalan organizations and activists targeted for their struggles.
Latest from our blog
Case status: Ixil Genocide, government period of the general Fernando Romeo Lucas Garcia (July 1st of 1978 to March 23rd of 1982).
Background. After 36 years, Guatemala put an end to the Internal Armed Conflict –IAC-, with the definitive ceasefire and the signing of the firm and lasting Peace Agreement on December 29th of 1996. Previously, through the Oslo Accords (1994), [...]
Perspectivas de lxs acompañantes: Comprendiendo la diferencia y la lucha compartida a través de la solidaridad
Une Internacionalista escribió esta carta en agosto 2023. Hola a todes. ¡Bienvenides a mi carta a amigues y familiares después de 2 meses de estar en Guatemala! Esta carta es parte de una actualización/parte reflexiones sobre mi [...]
Accompanier perspectives: Understanding difference and shared struggle through solidarity
An Internacionalista 2023 wrote this letter on August, 2023. Hello All, Welcome to my friends and family letter after 2 months of being in Guatemala! This letter is part update/part reflections on my time in Guatemala. I [...]
Statement Cumbre de Alaska case -february 28th, 2024-
11 years after the first massacre in times of peace, against the Maya K’iche’ people of Totonicapán, which took place on October 4th, 2012, the Board of Directors of the 48 Cantons, widows, victims, survivors and the [...]
National Day of Dignification for the Victims of the Internal Armed Conflict – February 25th, 2024-
On February 25th of each year, Guatemala commemorates the "National Day of Dignification for the Victims of the Internal Armed Conflict (IAC)." Survivors and family members marched on Sunday the 25th from the Human Rights Plaza at the Palace [...]