Who We Are

Cristosal is a regional human rights organization working across El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. For 25 years, we have defended rights, supported victims, and promoted just and democratic societies. We stand with communities resisting repression, displacement, and corruption—turning human rights violations into evidence, advocacy, and systemic change.

Our work is built on three pillars:

Justice – Defending victims through legal advocacy and strategic litigation.
Truth – Documenting abuses through forensic research and preserving historical memory.
Voice – Protecting civic space and amplifying those who refuse to be silenced.

Why Partner with Cristosal?

Trusted leadership – Recognized regionally and internationally for rigorous, victim-centered advocacy.
Evidence-based impact – From landmark cases like the El Mozote massacre trial to defending displaced families under authoritarian regimes.
Resilient vision – Even after U.S. government funding was cut by 60% and operations in El Salvador were suspended because of repression, Cristosal continues advancing a regional movement for justice

The Urgency of Now

Across Central America, the defense of human rights faces urgent challenges. In El Salvador, mass arbitrary detentions and escalating repression have forced many civil society organizations to curtail their work. In July 2025, Cristosal suspended in-country operations after escalating repression and the arrest of our Head of the Anti-Corruption Unit, Ruth LópezIn Guatemala and Honduras, defenders, Indigenous leaders, and anti-corruption advocates continue to face criminalization and intimidation even as communities mobilize to protect democracy and the rule of law.

At a press conference in July 2025, Cristosal Executive Director Noah Bullock announces the organization’s decision to withdraw from El Salvador amid escalating repression.

Defending Human Rights in Central America

A Roundtable Discussion at Grace Episcopal with Noah Bullock, Executive Director of Cristosal