Gustavo Asencio is an attorney and notary who leads Guardians of Human Rights’ work in Guatemala, with a strong focus on the promotion and protection of human rights within community-based settings. His role emphasizes legal empowerment, rights awareness, and the strengthening of local capacities through collaboration with community leaders and fellow legal professionals.

He works closely with networks of lawyers, legal practitioners, and relevant stakeholders to address human rights challenges at the community level, supporting initiatives that promote access to justice, legal education, and institutional strengthening. Through his professional background, Gustavo contributes legal perspective and strategic guidance to initiatives aimed at protecting vulnerable populations and reinforcing the rule of law.

By bridging legal expertise with grassroots engagement, he helps ensure that GOHR’s human rights efforts in Guatemala are grounded, credible, and responsive to local realities, while aligned with broader regional and international human rights frameworks.