Hundreds of Maritimers express solidarity with the Highlands Committee of Small Farmers in Guatemala

From November 4th – 11th, Marcelo Sabuc of the Highlands Committee of Small Farmers (CCDA) spoke throughout the Maritimes regarding threats against human rights defenders in Guatemala and the deteriorating political situation in the country. During the speaking tour, Marcelo visited 7 communities: Antigonish, Halifax, Wolfville, Sackville, Fredericton, Charlottetown and [...]

2021-04-14T09:43:35-04:00November 16th, 2018|General blog, Speaking Tour|

Open Letter to the Guatemalan Public and the International Community: Justice for Genocide in Rabinal

Open Letter to the Guatemalan Public and the International Community The Inter-American Court of Human Rights once again hears of acts of genocide committed against the community of Chichupac by the Guatemalan State during the Internal Armed Conflict in the municipality of Rabinal, department of Baja Verapaz Lawyers and [...]

2021-06-02T14:13:05-04:00April 29th, 2016|General blog, Truth, justice & impunity|

Register Now For BTS AGM!

THE BREAKING THE SILENCE ANNUAL GATHERING Registration Form Here. FRI. JUNE 12TH, 7PM - SUN., JUNE 14TH, 1PM at TATAMAGOUCHE CENTRE JOIN INVITED GUEST CRISANTA PEREZ AND THE BTS COMMUNITY BTS friends, plan now to attend the Breaking the Silence Annual Gathering. After a wonderful celebration of 25 years last June, [...]

2021-04-12T11:09:18-04:00May 20th, 2015|General blog|

Criminal Trial for the murder of Adolfo Ich delayed

Press Release: International Solidarity with Victims of Hudbay Minerals-CGN as Criminal Trial Against Former Head of Security is Delayed Victims and family members of the September 2009 attack continue to demand justice despite legal obstacles. April 3, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Puerto Barrios, Guatemala – Indigenous Maya Q’eqchi’ [...]

2014-04-04T00:12:34-04:00April 4th, 2014|General blog|

ARSN Updates: Articles and Sign On Letters January 2014

Atlantic Region Solidarity Network ARSN updates for January 2014 – sign on letters and articles of interest Canada: Guile, Ambiguity and the Cult of Mediocrity (McLeod Group): Canadian Council for International Cooperation: Act Now: Protect vital, life-saving aid programs Petition: Commercial motives driving Canada’s foreign aid, documents reveal [...]

2021-06-02T11:35:56-04:00February 7th, 2014|General blog, Resources, Urgent Actions|

Letter of Solidarity with Angelica Choc

March 1, 2013 Senora Angelica Choc La Union El Estor, Guatemala Dear Ms Choc, As part of the Breaking the Silence Network, our small Antigonish group wishes to express our admiration and support for you. We were encouraged to hear the recent announcement that HudBay Minerals has abandoned its legal [...]

2014-01-02T21:54:30-04:00January 2nd, 2014|General blog|

Breaking Silence Network marks 25 years of solidarity with Guatemala

Originally posted in the PEI Guardian by Mary MacKay on December 28, 2013. http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/Living/2013-12-28/article-3557948/Breaking-Silence-Network-marks-25-years-of-solidarity-with-Guatemala/1 Breaking Silence Network marks 25 years of solidarity with Guatemala Breaking the Silence Network founder Kathryn Anderson, left, and Sr. Maudilia Lopez were on P.E.I. recently to educate people about the effects of a Canadian [...]

2021-06-02T14:13:18-04:00December 30th, 2013|General blog|

SEASON’S GREETINGS from BTS

See it here. Wishing you health and happiness this Holiday Season and peace and justice in the New Year. Thank you for your commitment to solidarity and building meaningful relationships with Guatemalan partners and friends. Together, we are Breaking the Silence. Looking back... 2013 has been a year of serious [...]

2013-12-19T22:19:27-04:00December 19th, 2013|General blog|
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