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Congressional delegation with members of the "Squad"
This year, NISGUA took our trans-territorial organizing to a whole new scale. In March, we welcomed U.S. Congress members Rep. Ilhan Omar, Rep. Cori Bush, and Rep. Jamaal Bowman, as well as representatives from the offices of Rep. Jan Schakowsky and Rep. Chuy García to Guatemala to learn about the real root causes of forced migration.
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Platanos
“Uncovering the Real Root Causes of Forced Migration"

This year, NISGUA took trans-territorial organizing to a whole new level. In March, we welcomed U.S. Congress members Rep. Ilhan Omar, Rep. Cori Bush, and Rep. Jamaal Bowman, as well as representatives from the offices of Rep. Jan Schakowsky and Rep. Chuy García to Guatemala to learn about the real root causes of forced migration: neoliberal resource extraction, state corruption and impunity, violence and criminalization against Indigenous peoples and human rights defenders, and more.

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NGO Law
70+ organizations express concern about Guatemala’s NGO Law
"We reject the implementation of this revised law, given that it violates the freedoms of expression and association and creates a hostile environment for those working to defend human rights. The revised law seeks to silence any public criticism or action that may threaten the state’s power, thereby perpetuating schemes of corruption and impunity."
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We are hiring part time ooperation coordinator

WE ARE LOOKING A PART TIME OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

The Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala (NISGUA) is looking for a committed and politically grounded person to join our team. The Operations Coordinator position is responsible for coordinating the financial and administrative tasks that keep our organization running

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Convocatoria MTT
Open call for project applications:
Trans-territorial Table
Virtual solidarity space for BIPOC grassroots activists, artists and leaders to:
1) Receive direct funding for a project related to their community's struggles
2) Create trans-territorial relations with other people in struggle.
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Defense of Life and Territory

Stand with communities as they defend their lives and territories against unjust trade policies and the violent imposition of extractive projects.

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Justice and Accountability

Support survivors who seek justice and an end to impunity for crimes committed during the Internal Armed Conflict.

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Trans-territorial Organizing

Build trans-territorial solidarity by linking communities in the U.S. and Guatemala in the struggle for justice and self-determination.

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Several delegates walk up a path in Las Margaritas Copón. Photo credit: Chantelle John

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Dissuade violence through presence and transnational advocacy, at the request of Guatemalan organizations and activists targeted for their struggles.

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