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DESCRIPTION:In 1996 Guatemala signed the Peace Accords ending a 36-year civil war and 
 creating laws, which if fully implemented, would put into place social 
 policies that would greatly benefit the majority of Guatemalans - 
 especially the poor and indigenous people. Guatemala’s transition from 
 dictatorship to electoral democracy has been a rocky road, with government 
 corruption in part derailing the implementation of the Accords, deflating 
 high hopes for just and sustainable development.  Fortunately there are 
 powerful signs that Guatemalans are organizing themselves effectively 
 through peaceful means. More and more community leaders and organizations 
 are emerging to address the needs of the people and to challenge unjust and 
 inequitable policies. \n\nUntold Stories of Leadership in Guatemala will 
 highlight some of the initiatives being developed in rural communities, by 
 indigenous people who are creating solutions for themselves. The panel will 
 discuss recent human rights issues in Guatemala and what community groups 
 are doing to promote their rights and ensure their voices are heard. Paola 
 Gianturco has recently published  ¡Viva Colores! which celebrates the 
 spirit and hard work of these communities. Yael Falicov was critical in 
 leveraging funds to support Guatemalan community groups after Hurricane 
 Stan swept away hundreds of homes. Edgar Ayala will focus on the Guatemalan 
 immigrant community and the role it plays in contributing to positive 
 change in Guatemala. \n\nJoin us for an opportunity to learn more about 
 this vibrant society and the stories of the people fighting for the rights 
 of their families and livelihoods within their communities. Crafts from 
 Guatemala will be available to purchase and Paola will be signing copies of 
 her book!\n\nPanelists:\nEdgar Ayala, Co-Founder of Conguate\nYael Falicov, 
 Latin America Program Director, IDEX\nPaola Gianturco, Author of  ¡Viva 
 Colores!\nPete Stanga, Executive Director, IDEX - moderator\n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2006/11/10/18328721.php
SUMMARY:Untold Stories of Hope and Change in Guatemala
LOCATION:World Affairs Council, 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2006/11/10/18328721.php
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