NISGUA'S PROGRAMS
As survivors of Guatemala's war demand justice for massacres, torture, and massive displacement, NISGUA supports the genocide
cases and other ground-breaking cases against former dictators
for genocide and crimes against humanity.
NISGUA works to highlight and oppose destructive open-pit
mining practices and to halt the construction of the
Xalalá mega-dam that would displace some 30 indigenous communities in the Ixcán.
(Photo: People express opposition
to the Xalalá dam.)
Make a tax-deductible donation today. Your support makes our work possible. Thank you!
From promoting ground-breaking struggles for women’s and indigenous rights, to challenging the destruction
wrought by open-pit mines and dams, NISGUA celebrates the
accomplishments we have achieved together as a strong and active U.S.
grassroots network. Read about our accomplishments for 2008 and 2009
(PDF)
Join the struggle
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Visit the new NISGUA BLOG.
Thanks to Buddy Rutzke for helping manage our website and to James Rodriguez for sharing his photos so generously.
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NISGUA links people in the U.S. and Guatemala
in the grassroots global struggle for justice,
human dignity, and respect for the Earth.
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We are currently recruiting potential human rights accompaniers to work
throughout Guatemala with organizations and rural communities.
Read more about NISGUA's Guatemala Accompaniment Project and send in application materials
by October 31. The next training is scheduled for January 2011 in the
Bay Area. Help us spread the word by downloading the flyer to post in your community.
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Please join us for this year's Guatemala Accompaniment Project
Gathering September 9-12 at the World Fellowship Center. Each year, the
G.A.P. community comes together to reflect on our work and plan for
moving forward. All G.A.P. supporters are welcome.
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 This spring,
NISGUA's tour featured a member of the Regional Assembly in Defense of
Natural Resources from the western department of Huehuetenango. Thank you to
all who participated, organized and shared with us this year. Read our tour report ( English / Espanol), participate in the tour action letter, visit our blog for more photos and please stay tuned for follow-up actions like the letter described below.
[Photo: James Rodriguez, www.mimundo.org]
Join us! Read more about becoming a Grassroots Campaign Leader and respond to our most recent urgent action: Community Leader Opposing Marlin Mine Shot.
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Communities Express Opposition to Megaprojects
On May 5, community
leaders from five muncipalities in the highland department of Quiche
presented official documents in Congress rejecting mines, dams, and
other projects planned within indigenous territories. The documents ( English / Espanol),
signed by thousands of community members, call on the government to
respect the consultation process and indigenous rights, as well as
guarantee the preservation of natural resources. Click here for photos.
[Photo: Edgar Alvarez]
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New Resource: Recovering Our Historical Memory
Recovering Our Historical Memory (Rescatando Nuestra Memoria) is
a Spanish language, photography-based book about Guatemalan communities
that were displaced during the internal armed conflict. Please order your copy today and support the free
distribution of the book throughout Guatemala.
What's
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Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala
436 14th Street, Suite 409
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: 510-238-8400
Fax/Phone: 510-238-8444
Email: info[AT]nisgua.org
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For further information on mining and free, prior informed consent in Guatemala, you can read our bilingual 
