Women Narrate Their Stories of Healing and Resistance
In honor of Women’s History Month, we are uplifting the work of the Martín-Baró Initiative (MBI) and the many ways that women have used their voices.
Guatemala
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Rooting Climate Justice in Indigenous Resistance
Grassroots International stands with Indigenous movements at the forefront of the global climate justice movement. They are building upon centuries-long struggles for Indigenous sovereignty over land, water and other forms of territory.
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Denouncing Crackdown against Peaceful Protest in Guatemala
Grassroots International partner Comité de Unidad Campesina/the Peasant Unity Committee (CUC) is calling for international solidarity as Maya Q’eqchi’ communities face violent repression following peaceful protests of a mining operation.
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Attempted Eviction of Indigenous Community in Guatemala
Yesterday, Guatemalan National Civil Police and the Guatemalan army attempted to evict 93 Maya Q'eqchí families. Here we are sharing a statement from our partner the Comité de Unidad Campesina (Peasant Unity Committee, CUC).
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Defending the World’s Oceans, Water, and People
For World Oceans Day, we are taking a look at the ways movements are defending water, oceans and people from the various threats they face.
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In Guatemala, Resignations are Not Enough
In recent months, mass protests of Indigenous Peoples, youth, peasants and workers in Guatemala have shaken politicians and the undemocratic system they manage. Our partners the Peasant Unity Committee (CUC) and Sector de Mujeres have been at the forefront of the struggle through Asamblea Social y Popular.
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Social Movements Lead Recovery from Devastating Back-to-back Hurricanes in Central America
What is known at the time of writing is that the death toll from Hurricanes Eta and Iota (currently nearing 200) continues to grow, while more than 200,000 are without homes and millions more are impacted by the combined effects of the hurricanes and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Two Hurricanes Hit Mesoamerica — Solidarity Needed!
Indigenous, Afro-descendant, and peasant/small-scale farming communities in Honduras and Guatemala are facing devastating floods from Hurricane Eta and Iota. They’re now losing their homes and hundreds of hectares of crops after an already difficult year. Climate change has driven the...
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Standing Up for Free Speech in Guatemala
An Indigenous small farmer and movement leader in Guatemala is facing legal attacks on his free speech. Our partner is asking for solidarity.
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Guatemala a « Safe Third Country? » Puh-leeze!
Carol Schachet, Director of Development and Communications for Grassroots International, writes about the U.S.'s strong-arm extortion of Guatemala. In a new agreement, Guatemala will be its remote enforcer against asylum seekers.
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We are in the Movements, But Lack Visibility
Sandra Morán, a member of the World March of Women, comments on the elections in Guatemala and the current challenges of feminism.
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Building Powerful Movements
Around the world, women, Indigenous People and youth have bravely united in ever-larger and more powerful movements and coalitions.
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Say Their Names: Sajed Mizher, Presente
With a broken heart but whole spirit, I remember the names of some of our friends, colleagues, allies and partners who have left us all too soon. They join the host of ancestors urging me onward, because the journey toward justice is not yet finished.
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Sector de Mujeres Office Raided on International Women’s Day
The fact that it was International Women's Day when someone chose to break into the offices of Sector de Mujeres is not lost on anyone who is paying attention. The women consider the office break-in to be an intimidation attempt.
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Guatemalan Communities Steadfast in Resistance to Mining Project
We continue to stand in solidarity with the Guatemalan communities of San José del Golfo and San Pedro Ayampuc in their peaceful resistance to the Progreso VII Derivada gold project.
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The Quiet Coup that Could Devastate Human Rights in Guatemala
For years Guatemala has been a source of inspiration to the international human rights community – an example of how dedicated human rights activists can build justice even upon the ruins of war and mass atrocities. The past ten years have seen a former dictator found guilty of genocide; high-ranking military officials sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their roles in mass atrocities; and indigenous women winning cases against members of the military who sexually enslaved them and robbed them of their land.
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Murder and Assault Committed Against Evicted Families in Guatemala
The Peasant Unity Committee (CUC), a Grassroots partner, describes the violence and murder committed against indigenous families by private security forces in November.
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Latin America Unites Against Hydro Dams, Environmental Destruction
Addressing this injustice the anti-dam network known as the Movement of People Affected by Hydro Dams (MAR) works throughout the Caribbean and Central and South America to protect river systems and riverine communities from the onslaught of hydro-electric and mining dam megaprojects. Through advocacy and education efforts on water rights, dams, and anti-dam movements, members have been able to increase their skills in organizing and advocating across the hemisphere.