Several organizations in Guatemala have condemned the anti-democratic policies of President Jimmy Morales after the Public Prosecutor’s Office raided community radio station Radio Xyaab ’Tzuultaq’a, of El Estor, Izabal on September 26, 2019.

By Hani Abidi

By Hani Abidi

THE UNDERSIGNED ORGANIZATIONS condemn the raid on the facilities of Community Radio Xyaab ’Tz’ultaqa in Estor, Izabal, Guatemala, on September 26, 2019, by the Public Ministry and the National Civil Police, taking advantage of the state of siege.
 

LAS ORGANIZACIONES FIRMANTES repudiamos el allanamiento a las instalaciones de Radio Comunitaria Xyaab’ Tz’ultaqa, del Estor Izabal, por parte del Ministerio Publico y la Policía Nacional Civil, aprovechándose del estado de sitio.

“The classmates are excited! During the internship, it was noted that they were already on the air,” said Elena Brito, a representative of Women’s Association Q'imb'al and one of 16 participants of the speech and radio formats workshop that took place on September 17 and 18, 2019, in the organization's facilities, in Nebaj, Quiche, Guatemala. Women’s Association Q'imb'al is a Cultural Survival Community Media Grant Program partner.

On September 19, 2019, the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD), a UN human rights body that monitors State adherence to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, released its Concluding Observations about Mexico’s human rights record.

By Michael Beltran

Since August 19, 2019,  a match of dissent has been lit in West Papua with protests spreading like wildfire. Indonesia’s easternmost region has seen a resurgence in demonstrations from the locals demanding accountability from the spate of abuses by the state and renewing their call for complete independence

Al ser una mujer Indígena (Buryat), Galina Angarova está familiarizada con los problemas Indígenas en todo el mundo. Esperamos el liderazgo de Galina con muchas ganas, ya que apoyará la creciente presencia mundial y la eficacia en la capacidad que tiene Cultural Survival para reforzar los objetivos Indígenas de autodeterminación y autogobierno.  

Being an Indigenous woman (Buryat), Galina Angarova is very familiar with Indigenous issues around the world. We look forward to Galina’s leadership which will support an increasing global presence and effectiveness of Cultural Survival’s ability to reinforce Indigenous goals of self-determination and self-governance.

Galina recently sat down to talk about a range of topics, including her work as an Indigenous rights advocate, as a foundation program manager, and her plans for Cultural Survival. 

By David Courchene

It is said in the lodges of our people that we have reached a tipping point. Earth changes are already in effect, and serious changes must take place if we are to create a sustainable world.

There is nothing more important at this time than to address climate change.

Today, much of our planning should consider preparing for these changes that are inevitable. That is our first challenge.

Then, laying down a foundation for the future in becoming better stewards of the land.