"She leads Fundación Sobrevivientes (Survivors' Foundation), a women's rights organization based in Guatemala City. Some of her relatives have also suffered threats and attacks.
Guatemalan human rights organizations continue to report attacks and threats against human rights defenders, trade unionists and grassroots political and social activists. Most of these people do not receive an adequate response from the state. The authorities usually fail to provide effective protection measures in a timely manner and to fully investigate the attacks.
Join us in calling on the Attorney General to investigate the death threats against human rights defender Norma Cruz, and to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice."
This campaign is part of amnestyusa.org. You can also help express your concern for her safety here.
Violence against women is a widespread and concerning issue in Guatemala, with over 700 cases counted since 2009, and authorities have done little to investigate or stop these attacks. Norma Cruz and her team provide help to women who suffer from violence and run a crisis shelter to accommodate women and children alike.
Updates
April 25, 2016
The increase in public interest regarding the safety of Norma Cruz serves as a vital reminder that her work does not go unnoticed. We are now preparing to transition this momentum into direct engagement with the relevant authorities in Guatemala. Your commitment to this cause is essential as we move toward the next phase of our advocacy.
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STOP THE THREATS NOW. Justice for Norma Cruz and the brave women she helps.
Norma is doing the work that the police refuse to do. It is disgusting how they let these cowards threaten her. She deserves to stay safe while she helps those girls.
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"She leads Fundación Sobrevivientes (Survivors' Foundation), a women's rights organization based in Guatemala City. Some of her relatives have also suffered threats and attacks.
Guatemalan human rights organizations continue to report attacks and threats against human rights defenders, trade unionists and grassroots political and social activists. Most of these people do not receive an adequate response from the state. The authorities usually fail to provide effective protection measures in a timely manner and to fully investigate the attacks.
Join us in calling on the Attorney General to investigate the death threats against human rights defender Norma Cruz, and to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice."
This campaign is part of amnestyusa.org. You can also help express your concern for her safety here.
Violence against women is a widespread and concerning issue in Guatemala, with over 700 cases counted since 2009, and authorities have done little to investigate or stop these attacks. Norma Cruz and her team provide help to women who suffer from violence and run a crisis shelter to accommodate women and children alike.
Updates
April 25, 2016
The increase in public interest regarding the safety of Norma Cruz serves as a vital reminder that her work does not go unnoticed. We are now preparing to transition this momentum into direct engagement with the relevant authorities in Guatemala. Your commitment to this cause is essential as we move toward the next phase of our advocacy.
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What an amazing woman. She needs to be protected, for the good of all Guatemalan women and in fact the entire country. Her work protecting infants from baby-trafficking is so important, as is her work protecting women at immediate risk of harm.
STOP THE THREATS NOW. Justice for Norma Cruz and the brave women she helps.
Norma is doing the work that the police refuse to do. It is disgusting how they let these cowards threaten her. She deserves to stay safe while she helps those girls.
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What an amazing woman. She needs to be protected, for the good of all Guatemalan women and in fact the entire country. Her work protecting infants from baby-trafficking is so important, as is her work protecting women at immediate risk of harm.