Truth, Justice, and Impunity
We support Guatemalan partners’ quest for justice and an end to impunity for crimes against humanity committed and crimes of genocide during internal armed conflict. We also support their efforts to challenge the entrenchment of abuse, corruption and human rights violations in Guatemalan society. We see gender justice as an intrinsic aspect in this work. Our efforts focus on amplifying the voice of our partners and providing mechanisms of support in relation to cases of transitional justice, as well as criminalization and imprisonment of land and human rights defenders.
Some subthemes in this area include support for victims and survivors of crimes of genocide and crimes of humanity during the Internal Armed Conflict, in particular the Achí genocide; crimes committed by the state, such as the fire at the Hogar Virgin de Asunsion; and continued pressure of Guatemalan and international authorities for stronger instutituons and an end to impunity.
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After more than 40 years of struggle, Maya Achí women achieve justice
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Unpacking the role of the PAC in the Maya Achí Women’s case
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Maya Achí Women’s case continues with witness testimonies
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National Day of Dignification for the Victims of the Internal Armed Conflict
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Second trial for the Maya Achí Women’s case begins
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