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Guatemala: For Memory, Against Impunity
After decades of civil war and despite a developing democratic process, Guatemala is struggling to cope with widespread violence and impunity in the country. Between organized crime, unchanged political elites and rarely prosecuted war criminals, how can the legitimacy of the State be restored within its democratic and political framework and thus enable the Guatemalan people to restore the social fabric?
Burden of Peace tells the story of Claudia Paz y Paz, Guatemala’s first female attorney general, and her fight against corruption and impunity, as well as her perseverance to bring to justice crimes committed during the civil war, despite the impact on her private life and personal security.
Latin AmericaJusticeGrassroots movements
Sunday 17 March
13:30
Espace Pitoëff - Grande salle
Co-presented with the World Organisation Against Torture, Casa Alianza Suisse, Interpeace, the Delegation Genève Ville Solidaire and Right Livelihood Award Foundation
Speakers
Juana Bacà Velasco Director of ASOREMI – Asociacion Red de Organizaciones de Mujeres Ixhiles
Lenina García General Secretary of the Association of University Students “Oliverio Castañeda de Leon”, University of San Carlos de Guatemala
Iván Velásquez Gómez Jurist and Diplomat, Head of the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala
Moderated by
Arnoldo Galvez Suarez Interpeace Communication Officer, Author and former Journalist
This debat is preceded by the movie:
Burden of Peace
By Joey Boink
Claudia Paz y Paz, the first woman to hold the position of Attorney General of Guatemala, has set numerous records for high-profile arrests. Despite her determination and spectacular results, she faces resistance from elites who are used to living above the law. Will she win this battle? Here is a breathtaking portrait of a human rights defender committed to the fight against impunity and corruption.
Section Thematic film
- Director(s)
- Joey Boink
Producers
- Annemiek Munneke
- Bart Voorsluis
Production
- Framewerk
- Duration
- 76'
- Year
- 2015
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