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Did You Know?
> Guatemala has the most unequal land distribution in the Western Hemisphere, with large landholders who comprise only 2% of the population possessing 70% of the productive lands. > Attacks against human rights defenders in Guatemala increased between 2004 and 2005. In 2005, El Movimiento Nacional por los Derechos Humanos documented 224 attacks against human rights defenders, in comparison with 122 attacks in 2004. > On March 30, 2006, the 11th anniversary of the signing of the indigenous accord, tens of thousands of workers, farmers and indigenous people marched in Guatemala City to demand the strengthening of indigenous rights, restriction of open pit mining licenses, and funds for the Ministry of Agriculture to purchase land for redistribution. |
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About Us
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History and Mission
The Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala (NISGUA) was formed in
1981 to coordinate local activism on Guatemala in the United States.
NISGUA works for real democracy
in Guatemala and the U.S. and strengthens the global movement for justice.
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Our Accomplishments
Over the course of the last 25 years, NISGUA has created significant change through its delegations, speakers’ tours, legislative work, publications, and accompaniment work.
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Board of Directors
The NISGUA board of directors is made up of twelve dedicated activists from around the country, all of whom devote great time and energy to their work with NISGUA.
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Staff
NISGUA has staff in both its Guatemala City and Oakland, CA offices. Two full-time and one part-time staff work on the ground in Guatemala, while two full-time folks and two part-time people staff the U.S. office.
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National Network
The Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala (NISGUA) is a grassroots, national network of local and regional Guatemala and Latin America solidarity committees, sponsoring communities, organizations, and activists who work together to support human rights and justice in Guatemala.
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U.S. Alliances
Although NISGUA works on several issues independently of other organizations, NISGUA also plays an active role in many coalitions.
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Job and Volunteer Opportunities
Join NISGUA’s efforts by becoming a human rights accompanier, an intern, or applying for a staff position.
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