Guatemala

Resolution number
13
Whereas
  1. The human rights situation in Guatemala is deteriorating;
  2. The Québec-Guatemala accompaniment project, an organization that works to protect the basic rights of Guatemalans, is undertaking urgent actions;
  3. Guatemala is on the source country list;
Therefore be it resolved

That the CCR:

  1. Participate in the urgent actions of the Québec-Guatemala accompaniment project by sending a letter to the Guatemalan authorities concerned by this situation;
  2. Vigorously encourage CIC to make the best possible use of the Source Country Class in order to resettle Guatemalans who fear persecution if they remain in the country.
Working Group
Overseas Protection and Resettlement