Graffiti for International Women’s Day in Antigua Guatemala

Graffiti for International Women’s Day in Antigua Guatemala BY RUDY GIRON

In general, graffiti is not tolerated in Antigua Guatemala. So whenever I catch a wall with a message or stencil art I photograph it before they take it down. A sample of stencil art is the wall art at the entrance of Antigua Guatemala portraying Rigoberta Menchú as a candidate for the presidency of Guatemala, … Read more

Indiscreet Window — International Women’s Day

As I have said before, the best way to commemorate International Women’s Day is to work everyday towards the same rights, education, salaries, opportunities, and respect for everyone, regardless of gender. March 8 should be a day to ponder how much we have advanced in the previous 364 days before, don’t you agree?

Street Portraits of Strangers in Antigua Guatemala

Street Portraits of Strangers in Antigua Guatemala by Rudy Giron

As I have said in previous years, the best way to celebrate International Women’s Day is to actually work everyday towards the same rights, education, salaries, opportunities, and respect for everyone, regardless of gender. March 8 should be a day to ponder how much we have advanced in the previous 364 days before, don’t you … Read more

Reflections on International Women’s Day

Rudy Giron: Antigua Guatemala &emdash; Smiling Maya Woman at the Park

The best way to celebrate International Women’s Day is to work everyday towards the same rights, education, salaries, opportunities, and respect for everyone, regardless of gender. March 8 should be a day to ponder how much we have advanced in the previous 364 days before, don’t you agree?

Thinking Woman

I wonder what what is she thinking, I wonder what are the Guatemalan women thinking about on this International Women’s Day? In Guatemala, more than in other place in the world, there is a need for caring and protecting women’s rights. My best wishes to all the women of the world on your day and … Read more

Guatemalan Smile

Last Monday 8 of March was celebrated the International Women’s Day through out the world. I believe women should be celebrated everyday, so this week I will be sharing with you photographs of Guatemalan women, each different, but all of them special. We begin the week with the beautiful smile of an usher who welcomes … Read more