Human Rights Defenders Under Fire

DELEGATION to GUATEMALA
June 21 - 29, 2008

Why are human rights defenders increasingly

under attack in Guatemala?

Why do the perpetrators go unpunished?

What role do organized

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?
Photo: James Rodriguez/www.mimundo.org
What can international citizens
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.

For more information, please contact Marty Jordan at (202) 529-6599 or mjordan@ghrc-usa.org

Attacks against human rights defenders have increased 370% in six years.
Please join us in an effort to end this violence.

Guatemala Human Rights Commission/USA

3321 12th St., NE,Washington, DC 20017 (202) 529-6599 www.ghrc-usa.org