Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala

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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 >>>

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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Arte Maya Calendars

Enjoy the unique and colorful works of contemporary Maya artists from the region of Lake Atitlan. Artists benefit from calendar sales.
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Solidarity Mural: Join the March for Justice!

Honor an admired individual or group through an inscription on the NISGUA Solidarity Mural: Presente en la Lucha! The colorful mural will depict a lively march with participants holding signs and banners incorporating the names of courageous Guatemalans and their steadfast supporters in the North.
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Alternative Gift

Donate to NISGUA on behalf of a friend or loved one, and we’ll send the named honoree a certificate acknowledging your generous and thoughtful gift.
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