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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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Participate in the Fall Speakers Tour
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Tour Host Responsibilities
Event Preparation Work
Consider organizing speaking events or presentations
with universities, student groups, religious congregations,
high schools, community groups, local and national media,
law schools, other human rights and solidarity organizations,
and congressional offices.
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During a Speakers Event
You may be called upon to answer
questions about NISGUA’s work or other ways
to get involved. NISGUA will brainstorm and provide
materials on these questions. Hosts can always
refer interested people to our website or give
out our brochures or contact information.
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Logistical Support for Speakers
Be cognizant of cultural differences and welcome the
speaker, and anticipate potential needs.
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