November marks the close of the Maya Ixil genocide case against Manuel Benedicto Lucas García, Chief of the General Staff of the Guatemalan Army between 1981 and 1982. We invite you to show your solidarity with members of the Association for Justice and Reconciliation (AJR) who brought the case forward, the witnesses who bravely shared their stories in testimony, and all genocide survivors. Regardless of the outcome of the case, we continue to assert: Maya Ixil genocide survivors deserve justice, and the Guatemalan military, along with the United States and Israel who financed, armed, and encouraged it, will be held accountable.

From writing a note to hosting an event, there are many ways to join the struggle from the US and beyond. Choose from our toolkit of actions:

1. Send a message to AJR, witnesses, and genocide survivors.  You could write a note, create a drawing/piece of art, or take a video of yourself sharing support. We will compile them and bring them to the close of the case.
Send your creations to info@nisgua.org or share via our social media:
FB: @NISGUA.Guate | X: @NISGUA_Guate | Instagram: @nisgua_solidaridad

2. If you are a part of an organization, sign a letter to the US embassy urging them to attend the close of the case. As instigators and financiers of the genocide, they have a responsibility to be present. International attendance also shows the Guatemalan court that the world is watching their decision.

3. Circulate political art and education about genocide in Guatemala. Email or DM us at NISGUA (information above) and we will send you all the materials you need for a gathering in your community.

English: Poster that reads "Justice for Genocide" across the top in Spanish with a picture of Petrona Guzaro Rymundo on most of the page. At the bottom it says Petrona Guzaro Rymundo, 1982, Masacrada en Kanaquil, Víctima de la violencia de Estado en el área Ixil. This means Petrona Guzaro Rymundo, 1982, Massacred in Kanaquil, victim of the State violence in the Ixil area. Español: Afiche que dice "Justicia por Genocidio" en la parte superior en español con una foto de Petrona Guzaro Rymundo en la mayor parte de la página. Al pie dice Petrona Guzaro Rymundo, 1982, Masacrada en Kanaquil, Víctima de la violencia de Estado en el área Ixil.

Poster that reads “Justice for Genocide” across the top in Spanish with a picture of Petrona Guzaro Rymundo on most of the page. At the bottom it says in Spanish: Petrona Guzaro Rymundo, 1982, Massacred in Kanaquil, victim of the State violence in the Ixil area.

And stay in the loop; NISGUA will be posting about the outcome of the case along with next steps to continue fighting for justice for genocide.