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NISGUA'S PROGRAMS:

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As survivors of Guatemala's war demand justice for massacres, torture, and massive displacement, NISGUA supports ground-breaking cases
against former dictators for genocide and crimes against humanity. 
Photo: James Rodriguez, www.mimundo.org

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NISGUA volunteers act as human rights observers in Guatemala.  Learn more about being an accompanier.



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Trade and Globalization 
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NISGUA works to highlight and oppose the egregious Gold Corp Marlin mine in San Marcos and to halt the construction of the Xalalá dam that would displace some 30 indigenous communities in the Ixcán.

Photo: People in the Ixcán express their opposition to the Xalalá dam. 

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Welcome to NISGUA's website. As we celebrate 25 years of working for justice in Guatemala, we hope that this site will be a useful resource for activism and education.
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Toxic Gold and Dam Development: NISGUA Launches Spring Tour!

This spring, NISGUA is bringing human rights leaders from Guatemala to the U.S. to address two harmful mega-"development" projects:
the Xalalá hydroelectric dam and 
the Marlin gold mine. 
Click here for more information about the tours.

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Breaking news: victoact.jpgries for justice!
The wall of impunity is slowly breaking down, one case at a time:

A Victory for Justice: Historic Sentence in Prison Rape Case  

NISGUA provides critical human rights accompaniment  
to witnesses involved in both of these ground-breaking cases.  

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URGENT ACTION SECTION

Bishop Ramazzini is an outspoken leader in the struggle against  
harmful mining practices in Guatemala and a long-time defender of indigenous people's rights and the environment. He recently suffered a death threat.
Click here to take action and prevent future threats and attacks. ........................................................................................................................

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