Death threat journalist speaks out
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Human rights under attack in Guatemala
Death threat journalist speaks out Marielos Monzón Award-winning Guatemalan journalist Monday 26th September 2005 7.00pm - 8.30pm Amnesty International UK Human Rights Action Centre 17 - 25 New Inn Yard London EC2A 3EA Free admission; refreshments provided Please rsvp: tel: 020 7033 1675 email: activism@amnesty.org.uk For years, Marielos Monzón has faced death threats, break ins and intimidation in an effort to stop her reporting on human rights issues such as 'disappearances', the truth commissions, violence against women, and demonstrations by farmers, indigenous communities and teachers opposed to the Central America Free Trade Agreement. Her campaigning via the daily Prensa Libre newspaper and Radio Universidad has been exceptional. Unfortunately, her case is not. Many others in Guatemala who report on - or support -protectors of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights are also subject to harassment and intimidation. Come and hear a story of courage -of Marielos Monzón and other reporters and human rights defenders on the front line in Guatemala. |
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