The board of directors of DJPC is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2023 Global Justice and Peace Award.

The Departmental Assembly of the Peoples of Huehuetenango – ADH, has been selected for their work, over 17 years, in defense of the lands, water, life and human rights of the Q’anjob’al, Chuj, Akateko, Popti and Mam people of Huehuetenango, Guatemala.

ADH has been a key player in the the promotion of community consultations in their territories to decide on the installation of hydroelectric dams and mining project, which the communities has rejected.

During the last four years ADH has incorporated the protection of water as part of their strategy in defense for life by making local authorities responsible by creating Municipal Agreements for the Protection of Water, which are official laws at the local level that account for the care of water protecting the rights of the people to access water and also to care against the plundering and contamination of water.

Awards Night will be celebrated on November 9th at 6 pm. This will be a hybrid event. Details on the location will be announced in the near future.

There will be a virtual silent auction that will go live on Wednesday, November 1st and will close on Sunday, November 12th at 6 pm.