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 transnational 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
CREOMPAZ case plaintiffs send an open letter to Judge Claudette Dominguez
On October 2, the First High Risk Appellate Court announced their decision to maintain Judge Claudette Domínguez in the CREOMPAZ case, despite the plaintiffs' lawyers' arguments that Judge Domínguez may have direct or indirect interest in the outcome of [...]
Huehuetenango rejects the state of siege: Letter to the governor
On September 4, 2019, Guatemalan president Jimmy Morales declared a state of siege in 22 municipalities and 5 departments of Guatemala. The decree came after an event in Semuy II, El Estor, Izabal, in which three Guatemalan soldiers were [...]
Huehuetenango rechaza al estado de sitio: Carta al gobernador
El 4 de septiembre de 2019, el presidente guatemalteco Jimmy Morales declaró un estado de sitio en 22 municipios y 5 departamentos de Guatemala. El decreto se produjo después de un evento en Semuy II, El Estor, Izabal, en [...]
September Solidarity Update 2019
News recap: Hear the voices of our Guatemalan partners who speak out against the current state of siege, take action to support Xinca land defenders, and read updates on the Maya Achí sexual violence case. Don't miss out on [...]
Western Regional Assembly statement on the state of siege
On September 4, 2019, Guatemalan president Jimmy Morales declared a state of siege in 22 municipalities and 5 departments of Guatemala. The decree came after an event in Semuy II, El Estor, Izabal, in which three Guatemalan soldiers were [...]