“I felt like I had a solemn obligation to do what i could”

Every November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women reminds us that gender-based inequalities and aggressions continue to shape everyday life.

In recent years, the criminalization of environmental defenders opposing mining projects in Ecuador has increased. In the case of Palo Quemado, in particular, there has been clear evidence of persecution of defenders through the use of the criminal justice system.

This interview is part of a questionnaire aimed at making visible how environmental degradation impacts daily life and human rights, particularly from the perspective of local communities and youth #ForABetterWorld