Urgent Actions
Urgent Action: Stand up for human rights in Guatemala in the COVID-19 context
[TEMPLATE LETTERS & EMAIL ADDRESSES OF CANADIAN & GUATEMALAN OFFICIALS CAN BE FOUND IN THE BELOW DOCUMENT] Dear BTS Members and Friends, The Government of Guatemala has exploited the COVID-19 pandemic to further the financial and political interests of the [...]
EMERGENCY SOLIDARITY FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN FOR BTS PARTNERS
Dear BTS Friends, Right now, your commitment to justice, hope, and solidarity on a local and global scale is more important than ever. The Maritimes-Guatemala Breaking the Silence Network has supported the efforts of Guatemalans struggling for political, social and [...]
#JusticiaPorLas36: Solidarity action with Achi women demanding justice for historic sexual violence
Join us for an online action to show solidarity with the Maya Achi women bringing forward a case for sexual violence committed during the internal armed conflict in Guatemala. Through this action, we also hope to raise awareness about the [...]
We need an independent & effective ombudsperson for mining justice now!
It’s been over 1 year since the Government of Canada announced that it would create an independent ombudsperson for responsible enterprise. Communities negatively affected by Canadian mining companies around the world, including Guatemala, are still waiting. Photo of the [...]
#NosDuelen56 Solidarity Actions: Justice now for the 41 victims & 15 survivors of the 2017 Hogar Seguro fire
In lead up to the 2nd anniversary of the Hogar Seguro tragedy, we invite you to join us in commemorating and demanding justice for the 41 girls and young women killed, as well as the 15 who were severely injured. Almost two [...]
Urgent support needed for CICIG, anti-corruption body in Guatemala
Over the past six months, attempts by the Guatemalan state to remove the UN mandated Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG) have continued. The Commissioner of CICIG remains outside of the country and is leading the investigative team by Skype. [...]