Guatemala - Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women: Suggested List of Issues
Country: Guatemala
Type: Intl Mechanism Submission
Issues: International Advocacy, Women's Rights
Mechanism: UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women
Report Type: List of Issues
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Since Guatemala's last review
in 2017, widespread and systemic violence has continued, with threats and
extortion carried out by gangs acting with impunity. Women, especially victims
of sexual and domestic violence remain most vulnerable to violence, extortion,
and institutional lack of accountability. The
Advocates has received direct information about the human rights violations
detailed in this submission from clients in the Guatemalan diaspora who have
fled Guatemala to seek asylum in the United States.