Guatemala
Program

Operating since 2010.

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Projects in progress Projects in progress

3

– Strengthening capacities to combat human trafficking – FINTRATA (2022-2026)

– Human Rights Protection in Guatemala (2022-2023)

– Human Rights Defenders Protection Fund in Guatemala (2021-2026)

Lawyers Without Borders Canada has been operating in Guatemala since 2010 and has had a permanent presence there since 2018. Its team operates from its office in Guatemala City.

“The support I received has allowed me to obtain safety measures for myself and my two children. I am able to follow the trial closely and I have received child support.”

- Aboriginal Ixil woman in a domestic violence case

They fight against human trafficking in Guatemala.

Projects

From 2010 to present.

  • In progress

    Strengthening capacities to combat human trafficking - FINTRATA

    Funded by Global Affairs Canada

  • In progress

    Human Rights Protection in Guatemala

    Funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency

  • In progress

    Human Rights Defenders Protection Fund in Guatemala

    Funded by Global Affairs Canada

  • In progress

    Volunteer Cooperation Program

    Mainly funded by the Quebec Bar

  • 2018-2023

    Women’s Rights in Guatemala

    Funded by Global Affairs Canada

  • 2018-2021

    Strengthening Criminal Law Enforcement Capacity for Cross-Border Crimes in the Northern Triangle of Central America

    Funded by Global Affairs Canada

  • 2016-2018

    Strengthening the Defence of the Human Rights of Indigenous Women

    Funded by the ministère des Relations internationales et de la Francophonie

  • 2015-2016

    Fight against impunity for violence against women and other violations

    Funded by Global Affairs Canada

  • 2010-2013

    Strengthening legal representation in strategic human rights litigation

    Funded by Global Affairs Canada

Acting
in Guatemala

Together, let’s give indigenous communities the tools to defend themselves, fight against gender-based sexual violence and train human rights defenders.