SIPAZ is a program of international observation that had its beginning in 1995, following the Zapatista uprising in 1994. It was formed to monitor the conflict in Chiapas, México. Today SIPAZ supports the search for nonviolent solutions that contribute to the construction of a just peace through building tolerance and dialogue among the actors in Chiapas as well as, increasingly, in other areas in México (Oaxaca and Guerrero). At the same time, SIPAZ serves as a bridge for communication and the sharing of information and experiences among organizations and networks that work toward the building of a just and lasting peace at a local, national, regional and international level.
Here we’ll post all the information which doesn’t fit into our website (www.sipaz.org) and that we find interesting to share. Due to our contact with so many interesting people we hear a lot of stories, and we feel this blog will be a great way to release them. Besides, many people ask us “what do you exactly do in SIPAZ”. Writing about our everyday activities will make it possible for more people to get to know how we do our work.
Please feel free to make comments and remember that the website (www.sipaz.org) will still be our primary tool for information.
Many, many groups oppose the Merida Initiative, I trust you will too. It would send USA $ to arm the Mexican military in a state of impunity to massacre and repress s it has in Chiapas, Atenco and Oaxaca and elsewhere, Please hep Stop Plan Mexico.
I love your site. Keep it up !
Militarization is not the answer. Stop the oppression!!! You have a fantastic website. Good luck!
Yippeee!!!! I can’t believe this website. I got here by checking out the ‘new’ Waging Nonviolence website, and I saw ‘SIPAZ’ in the links column. As someone who used to live/work in Chiapas and interested in being able to dip in and out and catch up on what’s going on there, this is an amazing resource. Thank you!!!
PS — waging nonviolence website is worth a look too
http://wagingnonviolence.org/
This is a good piece of content, I was wondering if I could use this piece on my website, I will link it back to your website though. If this is a problem please let me know and I will take it down right away.
it great to see such an informative political blog that hasn’t been diluted by govt. pressure. Keep up the good work promoting non violent solutions to your social issues.