Be Just - Coffee Talks: The importance of an independent justice system

On April 28, the third “Be Just - Coffee Talks” event took place, a space for dialogue and reflection with Claudia González, a lawyer and human rights defender, focused on the importance of an independent justice system in Guatemala. The event brought together university students and recent graduates, who participated in an open conversation about the current challenges facing the rule of law, patterns of criminalization, and the key role of the younger generations in defending justice.

This event took place as part of the Be Just internship program and was organized by our intern Jenifer de la Cruz, with the guidance and support of the Be Just team. The session was moderated by Jenifer de la Cruz and featured the participation of attorney and human rights defender Claudia González, who shared her insights and experience regarding the current state of the justice system in Guatemala. In addition, a participatory space was created where attendees could contribute questions and comments, enriching the dialogue and fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas.

Through initiatives like this, Be Just reaffirms its commitment to young leaders and promoting spaces for participation that foster critical thinking and civic engagement. “Be Just - Coffee Talks” continues to establish itself as a platform for the exchange of ideas and the collective development of proposals aimed at strengthening the rule of law in Guatemala.

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Este encuentro impulsó el intercambio de ideas y buenas prácticas para fortalecer las instituciones y apoyar los próximos procesos de elección de autoridades clave en el sistema de justicia.

In this workshop, we analyzed the selection process of the Attorney General, its challenges, and its impact on the rule of law in Guatemala.

In this roundtable discussion with Ana Garita of UN Women, we talked about the challenges women face in public life and the importance of ensuring their participation on an equal footing and free from violence.

On Saturday, August 29, Be Just held the fifth "Café con Be Just" gathering, a training and dialogue space designed for young people approaching their first electoral experience, aimed at giving them tools to understand the 2027 electoral process and participate in a conscious and informed way.

On July 28, the fourth "Be Just - Coffee Talks" was held, a forum for dialogue with Ana Elisa Samayoa and Marjorie von Ahn to discuss their experience in preparing and communicating the recently published constitutional reform proposal, as well as the importance of women’s participation in these types of processes and the next steps toward achieving greater inclusion in strengthening the justice system.

At this gathering, members of indigenous communities, independent journalists, and civil society organizations—united by the experience of having closely observed the selection processes for judges of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal, the Constitutional Court, and the attorney general—shared what we experienced, what we learned, and what lies ahead.