Cristosal is a regional human rights organization dedicated to defending human rights and promoting democratic rule of law across Central America, specifically in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. Established over 25 years ago, Cristosal’s work centers on three pillars: **Justice, Truth, and Voice**. The organization focuses on protecting victims of human rights abuses, supporting human rights defenders, and fostering civic engagement to build just and peaceful societies[3][4]. Cristosal’s approach is victim-centered, combining direct legal aid, psychosocial support, and community empowerment to assist individuals affected by violence and human rights violations. It also emphasizes building sustainable protection systems within communities and holds governments accountable by engaging them to fulfill their human rights obligations. This strategy includes monitoring forced displacement, piloting humanitarian and legal assistance models, and mobilizing public awareness through media and education[1][2][6]. Key achievements include protecting thousands of individuals over the past decade, advancing strategic litigation cases that hold perpetrators accountable, and sustaining active protection networks region-wide. In 2024 alone, Cristosal provided legal, psychosocial, and social support to many families. The organization has also trained over 2,200 regional leaders in nonviolent resistance and facilitated civic dialogues involving more than 2,400 people to strengthen democracy and human rights advocacy[3][4][6]. Despite growing political repression—such as the suspension of its operations in El Salvador in 2025 following the arrest of its anti-corruption head—Cristosal remains resilient and independent. It is expanding cross-border victim support and investing in new leadership among youth, women, LGBTQIA+ advocates, and grassroots organizers[3][4]. Cristosal’s evidence-based, rights-focused work continues to earn respect locally and internationally, making it a trusted partner in Central America’s human rights movement[5][7][9]. In sum, Cristosal stands out for its deep regional expertise, comprehensive victim support, strategic litigation, and commitment to strengthening democratic governanc