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
Press realease from the Assembly of the People of Huehuetenango
Before national and international public opinion, we make it known that: The ASSEMBLY OF THE PEOPLE OF HUEHUETENANGO IN DEFENSE OF TERRITORY AND FOR THE AUTONOMY AND FREE DETERMINATION OF THE PEOPLE (ADH) on this occasion categorically declare that we reject the actions of the Public Prosecutor’s Office, which [...]
4th Municipal Water Protection Agreement – Municipality of Aguacatán
For years the Departmental Assembly of the People of Huehuetenango (ADH) has remained strong in the defense of the territory from different strategies, last June 21, 2023, the 4th Municipal Water Protection Agreement was signed, in which the alienable and imprescriptible character of the water resources of the municipality [...]
4to Acuerdo Municipal de Protección al Agua – Municipio de Aguacatán
Durante años la Asamblea Departamental de los Pueblos de Huehuetenango (ADH) ha permanecido firme en la defensa del territorio desde diferentes estrategias, el pasado 21 de junio de 2023, se firmó el 4to acuerdo Municipal de Protección del Agua, en el que se acuerda aprobar expresamente y de carácter [...]
Actualización Solidaria de Agosto ✊🏽
Este mes para Guatemala y sus luchas ha significado la reafirmación de que la lucha por la vida y dignidad será en sus formas, o no será. Por un lado, las elecciones representan el sentir y necesidad de dejar atrás sistemas corruptos, dándole el voto de confianza a la [...]
12 Inalienable Principles for the Defense of Water and Territory
Protection of all existing water in Guatemala / Protección de toda el agua existente en Guatemala Recognize the right to a minimal amount of potable water and water for domestic use to cover basic needs / Reconocer el derecho a una cantidad mínima de agua potable y domiciliar para cubrir [...]
August Solidarity Update ✊🏽
This month for Guatemala and its struggles has meant the reaffirmation that the struggle for life and dignity will be in its forms, or it will not be. On the one hand, the elections represent the feeling and need to leave behind corrupt systems, giving the vote of confidence [...]
