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El Salvador's Human Rights Defender
El Salvadoran lawyer Ivania Cruz fights for human rights and defends political prisoners against the government, facing constant threats and persecution.
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PoliticsJusticeHuman Rights ViolationsHuman RightsGender IssuesLatin AmericaActivismRepression
UnidehcMartin EtxeaFundación MundubatAlianza Nacional El Salvador En PazFmln
Ivania CruzEver Stanley CruzNayib BukeleMauricio Ramírez Landaverde
- Who is Ivania Cruz and what is she fighting for?
- Ivania Cruz, a lawyer in El Salvador, defends her brother and other political prisoners against the government of Nayib Bukele. She faces daily threats and has had to relocate her family and change her routines for safety.
- What kind of international support does Ivania Cruz receive?
- Cruz's work has garnered international support from organizations like Martin Etxea and Fundación Mundubat, which offer her protection and assistance in her fight against human rights abuses.
- What was the impact of the state of exception in El Salvador?
- The state of exception declared in El Salvador led to the arbitrary arrests of over 80,000 people, many of whom remain imprisoned without charge and proper legal representation.
- Despite the risks, why does Ivania Cruz continue her activism?
- Despite facing constant threats and harassment, Ivania Cruz continues her fight for justice and human rights, inspiring a new generation of young activists in El Salvador to join the resistance.
- What organization did Ivania Cruz found, and what is its purpose?
- UNIDEHC, the organization Cruz founded, provides legal assistance to prisoners and their families in El Salvador. It's supported by a small team of lawyers and volunteers, and it works in conjunction with international organizations.