Repression in Honduras has increased over the last month, with escalated violence against teachers, students and campesinos. Sister Cities and CRIPDES are dedicated to working in solidarity with the people of Honduras and educating folks in the U.S. about the human rights situation and the U.S. government's role in the coup and post-coup regime. As part […]
In the Third International Tribunal for Restorative Justice in El Salvador, one of the judges addresses a witness. He speaks directly to her, although he knows that his words are heard by the 250 person audience filling the large church of Arcatao, Chalatenango; thousands of listeners of the Radio Sumpul and YSUCA radio stations; future […]
Exactly two years after the Milwaukee based mining company Commerce Group filed their Notice of Intent to sue the Salvadoran Government for $100 million, the international trade tribunal released their decision to dismiss the case. On March 14th, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) threw out the case on a technicality, stating […]
President Barack Obama´s visit to El Salvador was met with protests by various sectors of Salvadoran society, from campesinos to students and even U.S. Citizens. With so many strong criticisms of U.S. foreign policy, the protests could not be contained in a single day of action. {mosimage}The various different marches that blocked off streets and took over […]
On March 8th, thousands of men and women took to the streets to celebrate International Women’s Day and demand the passage of a new bill called the Law of Gender Equality and Equity. The new legislation would guarantee the rights of women to equal pay, equal education, equal access to land and equal political representation. […]
By the Madison-Arcatao Sister City Project The last weeks here in Madison have been a unique experience for us. Last November we had an election in which a conservative named Scott Walker became the governor of Wisconsin. Even before he took office on Jan. 4, he began implementing an agenda that favored the rich rather […]
By Alexandra Early President Obama’s visit to El Salvador this week has become a focal point for protest organizing by Central American social movement organizations and their North American allies, who are equally outraged about U.S. trade policy and military meddling in the region.Local environmental and community organizations have joined together with allies like U.S. […]
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International tribunal rejects Milwaukee mining company’s $100 million claim against El Salvador International community continues to demand reparations for environmental damage Washington, DC: On March 15, 2011, a tribunal at the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) rejected Commerce Group Corporation’s claim against the government of El Salvador, essentially tossing out the […]
Dear Sister Cities members, To commemorate Sister Cities 25th Anniversary, the Sister Cities Committee is creating a book about Sister Cities’ history with testimonies and stories from U.S. committees and our Salvadoran partners. We need your contributions to make this book possible. Here are some suggestions to get you started writing: Write about how and […]
Report Back from the January 2011 Honduras Accompaniment Project Delegation By Alexandra Early (SC Staff) and Ann Legg (SC board member) The government sells itself by saying they have advanced in terms of human rights, that they have created mechanisms to protect human rights, and they say they are concerned about reconciliation in Honduras. They […]