Rigoberta Menchú

Rigoberta Menchú is an activist and icon for the human rights of Indigenous people during and after the war in Guatemala. Menchú has received numerous awards for her activism, including the Nobel Peace Prize and the Prince of Asturias Award, and is a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador. In addition to her advocacy work, she also founded Guatemala’s first Indigenous political party, Winaq, and ran for president of Guatemala twice. 

Menchú’s book, I, Rigoberta Menchú, is a bestseller that sheds light on the atrocities committed during the Guatemalan Civil War. Menchú’s impact on the world of human rights activism and Indigenous rights has been immense. Her work has not only brought attention to the struggles faced by Indigenous peoples in Guatemala and around the world but has also inspired countless others to take up the fight for justice and equality. Her legacy serves as a reminder of the power of grassroots activism and the importance of standing up for what is right, even in the face of adversity.