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In Guatemala, women human rights defenders experience at least one attack each day on average, and an estimated eighty-three percent of these activists are land and natural resource defenders. [8] Resource exploitation is linked to gender-based violence against women. [9] As a result, indigenous women are primary victims of threats and violence ...
The Sociedad Gabriela Mistral was founded to campaign for women's rights, and named after Gabriela Mistral. It was founded by a woman who was denied the right to study at the university, and initially worked for women's rights to university education. The Sociedad succeeded with its campaign to achieve women's access to university in Guatemala.
After colonisation, dispossession and decades of military violence, indigenous women in Guatemala are closing in on justice at last.
In 2013, the crime rate increased to where there was roughly 6,000 homicides per year in Guatemala. These violent killings included deaths of women and children. Not to mention, groups of women and organization began to fight for their rights and security after many years of being silenced. [5]
GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) -Guatemala's top court on Friday issued a resolution that called for "good manners" and authorities to protect moral values at this year's annual LGBT pride parade, after ...
GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) -Guatemala's president-elect Bernardo Arevalo said on Monday the government is using violence to counter protests and create tension which could be used as an excuse for ...
The Survivors Foundation (Fundación Sobrevivientes) is an NGO located in Guatemala that aims to provide emotional, social and legal assistance to hundreds of women victims of violence, looking for justice and protection. The association is composed of women survivors of violence. It was founded in 2003 by Norma Cruz, women's rights activist.
Gender relations in Guatemala examine how traditional norms influence the daily interactions and relationships between Guatemalan men and women. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] In Guatemala 's societal structure, men and women are encouraged to participate in activities corresponding to their gender .