Guatemala has one of the highest rates of violence against women in the world. As the Programs Director for the Women’s Justice Initiative, Elvia Raquec is doing everything in her power to alter this statistic. “This work is very personal for me because I grew up in a family where I suffered from violence,” she says. Understanding that a lack of education is the root of this issue, Raquec is teaching women how to break intergenerational cycles of abuse and change the status quo. Additionally, she’s raising awareness for human rights and ensuring that women in rural communities can access legal aid. By empowering them, Raquec is securing an equal future for women and girls in Guatemala. Visit womens-justice.org to support the Women’s Justice Initiative. Footage by James Rodriguez, David Johnson, Lisa Shannon, Olivia Jacquet and the Women’s Justice Initiative was used in the creation of this film.
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