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2007 has begun with a series of alarming attacks against Guatemalan human rights organizations. Send an email to the Guatemalan government today. more >>> |
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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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Become a Human Rights Accompanier in Guatemala
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Program Overview
Summary of the G.A.P. program
structure (who's involved, support, etc), accompanier requirements, and
frequently asked questions.
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How to Become an Accompanier
Interested in becoming an accompanier but unsure where to begin? Our checklist
breaks the process down step-by-step, from applying and interviewing to training
and departure for Guatemala.
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Fundraising and Accompanier Budget
As a G.A.P. accompanier you are in a unique position
to be asking for funds. By choosing to live in Guatemala,
you are demonstrating a profound commitment to peace
and justice. The fact that you are volunteering your
time and energy makes your commitment all that much
more credible.
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G.A.P. Calendar
Learn about upcoming training
dates, important application deadlines and G.A.P.
events.
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Application Materials
Ready to apply? Our application
and reference forms are available online for you
to download.
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Public Education and Advocacy in the U.S.
Accompaniment involves more
than just serving as a physical presence in Guatemala.
Upon returning to the United States, accompaniers
are in a unique position to educate others about
their experiences in Guatemala as well as to advocate
for justice in Guatemala through a variety of ways.
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