Be Just - Coffee Talks: The Role of Women in Transforming Justice

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.

During the panel, moderated by Kathia Pezoa, a Be Just intern, the guests shared their roles within the reform project and reflected on how women’s perspectives were represented in a technical space traditionally dominated by men, the additional obstacles they faced throughout the process, and the specific tasks they are leaving for other women to promote their participation in leadership roles. The event brought together professionals from the “Impact Alliance: Women” network, as well as other women interested in female participation in decision-making roles, and concluded with a Q&A session with the audience.

Through initiatives like this, Be Just reaffirms its commitment to promoting spaces for participation that strengthen women’s leadership in building the rule of law in Guatemala. “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 justice system.

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University students and recent graduates participated in an open discussion with Claudia González, lawyer and human rights defender, on the current challenges facing the rule of law, patterns of criminalization, and the key role of younger generations in defending justice.

On June 15, 2026, Be Just hosted the forum "A New Opening for Democracy in Guatemala" in Washington, D.C., bringing together representatives from civil society, academia, and international organizations to discuss recent appointments within Guatemala’s justice system and the challenges of strengthening the rule of law. The event fostered dialogue on the opportunities and risks facing Guatemalan democracy at a pivotal moment for the country's institutional future.

On September 25, we held the final “Coffee with Be Just” event as part of the 2025–2026 Cohort internship program. It was a collaborative space for conversation and discussion—grounded in respect and critical thinking—focused on disengagement from democracy and public affairs, as well as identifying concrete ways to take action to build bridges in the face of growing polarization.

We are now accepting applications for the Be Just Internship Program — 2026–2027 Cohort, a training and civic advocacy program designed for six young people committed to justice, institutional transparency, and the strengthening of democracy in Guatemala. Apply from September 1 through September 16!

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.

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