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Mayan women in politics

by Rigoberta Menchú Tum

Siglo21.com.gt (April 6, 1911) In the days

June

Lajuj Tz'i 'and kab'lajuj Batz', 1 and 2 April 2011 was held the International Conference Mobilizing participation Mayan women's political, election 2011, in Guatemala City. The event was supported by the Norwegian Embassy and organized the consortium of Maya, which is comprised of Guatemala Plural MOLOJ, Ixmukané and the Guatemalan Association of Indigenous Mayors and Authorities.

was attended by prominent women, social activists, women politicians of 4 civic committees, women from 6 political parties and 15 special Norwegian women.

The discussion highlighted the importance of political participation of Mayan women in elected positions from their own ethnic identity and gender in a space for dialogue, reflection, critical analysis, production of policy thinking and proposals that strengthen the agenda of women leaders and non-Maya Maya in building democracy.

The findings make visible the importance of participation of women from their gender and ethnicity around the world, because as women we have our own political perspective.

To generate these changes in the Mayan women in Guatemalan society must join forces with the aim of creating a strong movement from a perspective that allows us to influence the political party system and the involvement of key positions of choice popular, noting that if our rights are limited by provisions of the leaders or owners of the matches are in the wrong space.

The history of the involvement of Norwegian women, their struggles and achievements, are a long way to reference the Guatemalan women still need to go. This path can be shortened to the extent that we build partnerships among Mayan women in general and women of different political persuasions, "and manage to convey our experiences and accumulated knowledge to enrich the agenda of the new generations, leaving aside the perverse forms the political role of the traditional parties.

Reality is that the political participation of Mayan women in Guatemala is facing all sorts of obstacles, physical and psychological harm, although this remains the effort and the daily struggle that seeks to influence the progress of social, cultural, political and economic.

Some advances in women's rights Maya, Garifuna Xinka and public policies are not regulated, much less apply in everyday life. The achievements, developments and accumulated experiences of millions of women around the world for their basic rights are still an urgent need in Guatemala.

In conclusion, knowing the political prospects Mayan women through the exchange of views and experiences with Norwegian women requires strengthening the political education of women in our country, to ensure that its role is complementary and effective in decision-making.