"It's a bleak life," says Rolando. The young man is proud to have not sniffed coke for weeks. For this he smokes continuously. »Here in the poor quarters of Guatemalas, many people have nothing else in mind than drugs, from morning to evening. The children sniff the paste so as not to feel the hunger, the young people smoke crack to forget their problems. "

Drugs and violence determine everyday life

Like Rolando, many young people are in Guatemala City. Youth violence is part of everyday life in the poor quarters. Many young people are therefore joining a youth gang. However, there are often financially strong drug dealers behind the gangs who use young people as a dealer. The backers are rarely caught by the police. Young people are arrested all the more often.

In order to break through the cycle of violence, Terre des Hommes supports the work of the "Institute for Comparative Studies in Guatemaltek Criminal Law" (ICCPG). The research and lobbying organization aims to create alternatives to pure prison and to draw the public aware of the rights of children and adolescents.

In order to break through the cycle of violence, Terre des Hommes supports the work of the "Institute for Comparative Studies in Guatemaltek Criminal Law" (ICCPG). The research and lobbying organization aims to create alternatives to pure prison and to draw the public aware of the rights of children and adolescents.

Focus on children's rights

The institute is committed together with those affected, scientists and other institutions for forms of prison, which are youthful and rely on prevention instead of punishment. ICCPG brings its experience with human rights, especially in the criminal law policy, into social discussions. ICCPG pursues the goal of establishing the respect of children's rights in the Guatemaltek Society. The main focus is on raising children and young people to self -determined actors in their society.

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