Project Description
Community Consultations: A model of resistance under attack in Guatemala
A bill currently before Guatemalan Congress seeks to co-opt the consultation process and violate the rights of indigenous communities to free, prior, and informed consent. Add your voice in calling on the Guatemalan government to respect the results of community-organized consultations.
Three ways to take action:
1. Print out the postcard and mail it to NISGUA’s office for delivery
2. Read more about the incredible role that consultations play in community organizing to protect land, life, and self-determination
3. Sign the extended action! Petition available here.
Photo: Graham HuntAdditional reading about community consultations
Accompanier perspectives: A reflection on two fires
This reflection is by Maisie (they/them) current Internacionalista. I’ve been in Guatemala for more than 8 months now. Since the last time I wrote y’all, my reflections have increased tenfold. Being here feels like looking at the ocean; at first the water’s surface is just a single large expanse, [...]
Statement: AJR and ODHAG denounce attempts to seek house arrest for military accused of crimes against humanity
On Friday, July 28th, 2023, a hearing to review the substitutive measures for Benedicto Lucas García, accused of genocide and crimes against humanity in the Lucas García Ixil genocide case was held. The plaintiff organizations denounced this new attempt to hinder access to justice for victims and survivors. Although [...]
17th anniversary of the Departmental Assembly of the Peoples of Huehuetenango – ADH
On the 17th anniversary of the Departmental Assembly of the Peoples of Huehuetenango - ADH, we share the statement they made in the framework of their celebration and their meeting with the peoples in struggle for the Defense of Territory in El Río San Juan de Aguacatán, Huehuetenango, Guatemala. [...]
Aniversario 17 de la Asamblea Departamental de los Pueblos de Huehuetenango – ADH
En el aniversario 17 de la Asamblea Departamental de los Pueblos de Huehuetenango - ADH, compartimos el pronunciamiento que realizaron en el marco de su celebración y de su encuentro con los pueblos en lucha por la Defensa del Territorio en El Río San Juan de Aguacatán, Huehuetenango, Guatemala. [...]
Municipal Water Protection Agreements in Huehuetenango
In Huehuetenango, Guatemala, the Assembly of the Peoples of Huehuetenenango in Defense of the Territory, and for the Autonomy and Self-Determination of the People -ADH- has achieved 4 Municipal Water Protection Agreements. They are leveraging the people's commitment to care for Mother Water by fighting for their municipal authorities [...]
Acuerdos Municipales de Protección al Agua en Huehuetenango
En Huehuetenango, Guatemala, la Asamblea de los Pueblos de Huehuetenango en Defensa del Territorio por la Autonomía y la Libre Determinación de los Pueblos -ADH- ha logrado conseguir 4 Acuerdos Municipales de Protección al Agua con la voluntad de los pueblos para cuidar a la Madre Agua comprometiendo a [...]
