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NISGUA'S PROGRAMS

As survivors of Guatemala's war demand justice for massacres, torture, and massive displacement, NISGUA supports the genocide cases and other ground-breaking cases against former dictators for genocide and crimes against humanity.

(Photo: James Rodriguez, www.mimundo.org)

Guatemala Accompaniment Project

NISGUA volunteers work with human rights defenders in Guatemala. Learn more about being a human rights observer.

Trade and Globalization

NISGUA works to highlight and oppose destructive open-pit mining practices and to halt the construction of the Xalalá mega-dam that would displace some 30 indigenous communities in the Ixcán.
(Photo: People express opposition to the Xalalá dam.)

Support NISGUA

Make a tax-deductible donation today. Your support makes our work possible. Thank you!

Celebrate our Accomplishments!

From promoting ground-breaking struggles for women’s and indigenous rights, to challenging the destruction wrought by open-pit mines and dams, NISGUA celebrates the accomplishments we have achieved together as a strong and active U.S. grassroots network. Read about our accomplishments for 2008 and 2009 (PDF)

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TAKE ACTION

Demand war survivors' right to justice!
Sign our online petition!

Thanks to Buddy Rutzke for helping manage our website and to James Rodriguez for sharing his photos so generously.

Read more James Rodriguez's MiMundo.org here.

NISGUA links people in the U.S. and Guatemala
in the grassroots global struggle for justice,
human dignity, and respect for the Earth.
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Volcano Erupts, Tropical Storm Agatha Hits Following Day

Communities throughout Guatemala were hit hard by Pacaya's volcanic eruptions and tropical storm Agatha in late May. Click here for more information about the disasters and how you can help.

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Enter NISGUA's Annual "Take a Chance for Peace" Drawing

Enter our drawing for the opportunity to win fabulous prizes while supporting NISGUA's work. Thanks to the generous donations of our supporters, the prizes are amazing this year. Read more and enter now! Only the first 600 tickets received will be entered for a chance to win.

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Join us for the G.A.P. Gathering in September

Please join us for this year's Guatemala Accompaniment Project Gathering September 9-12 at the World Fellowship Center. Each year, the G.A.P. community comes together to reflect on our work and plan for moving forward. All G.A.P. supporters are welcome.

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Mining and Indigenous Rights Tour: Stories from the Road

This spring, NISGUA's tour featured a member of the Regional Assembly in Defense of Natural Resources from the western department of Huehuetenango. Thank you to all who participated, organized and shared with us this year. Read our tour report (English / Espanol), participate in the tour action letter, visit our blog for more photos and please stay tuned for follow-up actions like the letter described below.
[Photo: James Rodriguez, www.mimundo.org]

Join us! Read more about becoming a Grassroots Campaign Leader.

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Organizations Call for Respect for ILO Recommen

dations

NISGUA and 79 other organizations from 17 countries presented a letter calling on the Guatemalan government to carry out the recommendations of the International Labour Organization (ILO) on the consultation of indigenous peoples regarding projects planned within their territories. Click here for the list of international organizations that signed the letter of support. En espanol.

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139 Organizations Demand Respect for IACHR Ruling

On May 20, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights granted precautionary measures in favor of 18 indigenous communities and requested that the Guatemalan State suspend mining operations at the Marlin mine. The IACHR cited concerns about water contamination and health. On June 4, 139 Guatemalan and international organizations called on the president to comply with the precautionary measures. En espanol. Read the declaration of the Consejo de los Pueblos del Occidente.

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Resources on Mining and Indigenous Rights in Guatemala

For further information on mining and free, prior informed consent in Guatemala, you can read our bilingual general resource list and our bilingual chronology of recent studies and declarations.

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Communities Express Opposition to Megaprojects

On May 5, community leaders from five muncipalities in the highland department of Quiche presented official documents in Congress rejecting mines, dams, and other projects planned within indigenous territories. The documents (English / Espanol), signed by thousands of community members, call on the government to respect the consultation process and indigenous rights, as well as guarantee the preservation of natural resources. Click here for photos. [Photo: Edgar Alvarez]

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New Resource: Recovering Our Historical Memory

Recovering Our Historical Memory (Rescatando Nuestra Memoria) is a Spanish language, photography-based book about Guatemalan communities that were displaced during the internal armed conflict. Please order your copy today and support the free distribution of the book throughout Guatemala.

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Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala
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