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Rigoberta Menchú

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  • Specialty Human rights advocacy and indigenous activism.
  • Topics Peace, social justice, human rights, indigenous peoples’ rights.
  • Current Position UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, activist.

Who is she? Rigoberta Menchú is a prominent Guatemalan indigenous leader, advocate for peace and human rights. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1992 and the Prince of Asturias Award for International Cooperation in 1998.

Rigoberta participates in international forums, denouncing economic, social, cultural, and political inequalities in Guatemala and promoting the rights of indigenous peoples.

  • Towards a Culture of Peace.
  • I, Rigoberta Menchú: The Birth of My Consciousness.
  • I, Rigoberta Menchú: An Indian Woman in Guatemala.
  • Crossing Borders

    • Her activism has been featured in international media, recognizing her tireless fight for social justice and human rights.

    She contributed to the drafting of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

  • She grew up in a country affected by armed conflict, losing several family members at the hands of the military.
  • She went into exile in Mexico in 1981, where she continued her fight for indigenous rights on an international level.
  • She has received numerous awards for her work in defense of human rights and peace.

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