Guatemala Human Rights Commission/USA, Trip Violence Against Women and the socio-political context of femicide in Guatemala

August 1-9, 2009 Violence Against Women and the socio-political context of femicide in Guatemala

Why have thousands of women and girls
been brutally killed in Guatemala?
Since 2001, over 5,500 Guatemalan women have been brutally murdered. Women and girls are often first abducted and then brutalized through sexual violence, mutilation, and torture before being killed. These gender-based crimes have been characterized as “femicides” because they target females; 98% of the crimes go unpunished.
Most of the victims are between the ages of 16-36 and are students, housewives, domestic workers, members or former members of street youth gangs, and sex workers.
Come to Guatemala to understand the economic, social and political issues surrounding femicide. Learn how society is affected and reacts to the murders. Participate in activism and solidarity, reaching out to women’s organizations working on this most difficult issue.
Find out firsthand why women and girls are being killed and what we can do to help.

Details:
- Cost of delegation, including transportation, food, lodging, and interpretation is only $900.
- Delegates responsible for international travel arrangements to and from Guatemala City, as well as airport taxes and personal expenses.
- A non-refundable deposit of $100 is due by July 1, 2009.

Contact Amanda Martin
Phone: (202) 529-6599
FAX: (202) 526-4611
Email: amartin(at)ghrc-usa.org
www.ghrc-usa.org

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