FOUNDATION CRISTOSAL INC
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Mission Statement
Cristosal is a nonprofit organization that promotes the defense and guarantee of human rights, the strengthening of the rule of law, and democratic institutions. We come alongside victims of violence to provide protection when they need it most, repair the lingering effects of human rights violations, and build human rights environments to promote the democratic rule of law where peace is possible.
About This Cause
For more than 20 years, Cristosal has served the most vulnerable communities by defending human rights and contributing to long-lasting positive social change in northern Central America. Cristosal is recognized as the leading organization working to protect human rights and change public policies to fight corruption and strengthen democracy in the region. We work to promote justice and democratic societies in northern Central America through human rights strategic litigation, research, education, and victim protection. * Direct programming with victims of human rights violations (legal services, social and emotional support, organizing, training, and community development) * Educating and mobilizing the public to engage in civic action in favor of human rights * Engaging with media to build public awareness about important issues and human impacts of human rights violations * Working with governments at different levels to bring human rights focus to policy and service to the public. Our staff, based in our offices in Central America, includes human rights leaders and advocates of the highest caliber. We are led by a North American board of directors and are a US 501c3 organization.