Access to Justice for Indigenous and Peasant Women in Colombia and Guatemala

Despite the widespread nature of abuse facing women in contexts of armed conflict and transition, there is little documentation on how such women experience injustice and how they exercise their agency to demand justice. This project will connect indigenous and peasant women in Colombia and Guatemala to exchange experiences in dealing with formal and community justice systems. Researchers will identify and compare the collective strategies by which the women seek redress for violation of their right to life, land ownership, physical safety, and psychological and moral integrity, and formulate policy recommendations to enhance their access to justice