Our 2020 Accomplishments
An AJR organizer helps a community member put on a mask. Photo credit: AJR. Our 2020 Accomplishments: Deep roots weather the storm Together with our partners, NISGUA was called [...]
“We must not be discouraged” – An interview with Dolores Cu
"We must not be discouraged" - An interview with Dolores Cu Para leer en español There is so much horror in the world. And, as those of you who [...]
In moments of global crisis, internationalism shows us a path forward
Members of CODIDENA hand out food and supplies (Credit: CODIDENA). In moments of global crisis, internationalism shows us a path forward Para leer en Español PIVOT is [...]
No safe third country agreements with Central America
A sign reads, "The interference by the United States buries the people's peace." No safe third country agreements with Central America In July 2019, the Guatemalan Interior Minister [...]
Our 2019 Accomplishments
Women in Copal AA gather around a table laden with fruits and drinks after a conversation with the Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN) representatives. Our 2019 Accomplishments: Racial justice, cross-border organizing, [...]
Guatemala resists U.S. border imperialism
Three hundred community members organized by the ADH took over the Mesiilla check point on the Guatemala-Mexico border on August 9, protesting the "third safe country" agreement, systemic impunity & the invasion of [...]
2019 Delegation: Environmental Indigenous Leadership
Diné delegates hold their flag representing the Navajo Nation outside of the Copal AA school. Photo credit: Chantelle John 2019 Delegation: Environmental Indigenous Leadership This March, NISGUA partnered [...]
Social Movements Fight Institutionalized Impunity
Martina Bar Sunun, first spokesperson for the board of the AJR, marches with a sign representing the AJR. Social Movements Fight Institutionalized Impunity In the midst of a [...]
2018 Accomplishments
Our 2018 Accomplishments In 2018, NISGUA created opportunities for horizontal exchange, for political education, and for growing into a lifelong commitment to organizing for a just world. This year, as communities faced [...]
18 Years Seeking Justice in the Courts
People from the community of Choatalúm meet with human rights lawyer Edgar Pérez as the first case of forced disappearance goes to trial (Credit: Amanda Kistler) 18 Years Seeking Justice [...]