Guatemala Human Rights Commission/USA

Human Rights Defenders Program
Delegation

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Join us June 21 - 29, 2008 for our "Human Rights Defenders Under Fire"
Delegation to Guatemala

• Why are human rights defenders increasingly under attack in Guatemala?
• Why do the perpetrators go unpunished?
• What role do organized crime rings and clandestine groups play in perpetuating the violence?
• What challenges do human rights activists face as they work for change?
• How has Guatemala's history affected efforts to secure human rights?
• What can international citizens do to help?

To answer these questions and more, this delegation will:

• Meet with leaders in the Guatemalan human rights community throughout the country, including victims of threats and attacks
• Meet with government officials monitoring human rights
• Learn about the new International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG) and its efforts to investigate organized crime rings and clandestine groups
• Explore the wider socioeconomic and political context in which violence takes place
• Learn about Guatemala's complex history and current efforts to end impunity

Cost of the delegation, including transportation, food, lodging, interpretation, and honorariums, is $800. Delegates are responsible for their own travel arrangements to and from Guatemala City, as well as airport taxes and personal expenses. A non-refundable deposit of $100 is due May 23, 2008.

For more information, contact Marty Jordan through email or at (202) 529-6599.

Download application form here

Download flyer here (pdf)

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