From the U.S. to Central America: Asylum, Deportations, and COVID-19

On June 10, we had the honor of coordinating a webinar “From the U.S. to Central America: Asylum, Deportations, and COVID-19″ featuring five panelists from Central America and the U.S. who are experts on migration and powerful movement leaders.

No safe third country agreements with Central America!

The agreements give the U.S. power to deport asylum-seekers to Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador even if they are not from these countries. To stop these inhumane and illegal agreements, we need major people power. Join us!

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Thank you Match donors and crowdfunders!

Thanks to 700+ donors, we raised $57,714, which -- thanks to a small group of generous donors who even sprung for a final $5K extension -- will be matched for a grand total of $112K+ to fund accompaniment, campaign coordination, grassroots education, and so much more. This was only possible with the support of our 22 crowdfunding teams. We love you.

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The struggle continues: Reflections in times of COVID-19

Governments and neoliberal institutions have failed us. We know that those who are systematically oppressed by racism, transphobia, and classism will be the most impacted by this crisis. At the same time, these same communities, especially those who are disabled and chronically ill, are those from whom we have the most to learn in times of crisis.

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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.

Justice and Accountability

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

Political Education and Horizontal Exchange

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

Guatemala Accompaniment Project (GAP)

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

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Accompanier Perspectives: Connecting — Zapatistas, Feminist Teachings, and Neocolonialism in Guatemala

nisgua_admin2020-07-01T19:23:54+00:00July 1st, 2020|0 Comments

[Christina Reyes, NISGUA Internacionalista, wrote and sent this letter in early January 2020. It now includes modifications they made in early March 2020 for International Women’s Day] Hello loved ones, I hope this message reaches y'all in a time [...]

Webinar! From the U.S. to Central America // Desde EE.UU. a Centroamérica

nisgua_admin2020-06-29T22:49:27+00:00June 29th, 2020|0 Comments

[español abajo] On June 10, we had the honor of coordinating a webinar "From the U.S. to Central America: Asylum, Deportations, and COVID-19" featuring five panelists from Central America and the U.S. who are experts on migration and [...]

NISGUA denounces the State of Siege in three municipalities in Sololá

nisgua_admin2020-06-29T17:52:22+00:00June 29th, 2020|0 Comments

[Español abajo] Image reads: Liberty! No to the State of Siege (Photo credit: Festivales Solidarios) On May 30, Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei declared a State of Siege in Santa Lucía Utatlán, Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán, and [...]

June 2020: Campaign updates, digital commemorations & more!

nisgua_admin2020-06-29T16:55:12+00:00June 29th, 2020|0 Comments

Picture taken on February 25th, National Day of Dignification for Victims of the Internal Armed Conflict. Despite the fact that in Guatemala the COVID-19 pandemic and its social and economic effects are increasing, our counterparts [...]

Statement: National Day Against Forced Disappearance 2020

nisgua_admin2020-06-25T17:39:34+00:00June 24th, 2020|0 Comments

June 21 is the National Day Against Forced Disappearance in Guatemala, marking the anniversary of the collective forced disappearance of 27 unionists from the National Workers Union (Central Nacional de Trabajadores). We share the statement of the survivors of [...]

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