CICIG - International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala

Published purpose

This grant is Canada’s long-term institutional support to the United Nations Development Programme in support of the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG). CICIG uses these funds, and those from other donors, to fulfill its mandate. The International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala seeks to help increase the rule of law in Guatemala, thereby reducing impunity and homicide rates. To do this, CICIG aims to strengthen the Government of Guatemala’s capacity to investigate and prosecute organized crime, conduct criminal investigations, act as a complementary prosecutor in criminal proceedings and propose improvements to the legislative framework to better fight organized crime. CICIG also seeks to inform all sectors of Guatemalan society about its mandate and successes by developing and distributing communication material, as well as by holding regular meetings and public events.