![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I grew up in a family where defending human rights was the natural responsibility of citizens, and neither an effort nor a sacrifice. It was an integral part of her life and she brought up her children in that spirit. My mother, who was French and moved to Mexico when she was very young, had always practiced social activism. I have been sensitive to the cause of defending human rights since I was a small child. My work as a journalist and my activism as a citizen are intertwined. You’ve done it despite death threats and attempts to murder you. Through your books and hundreds of articles, you have denounced pedophilia, trafficking of minors, corruption, organized crime, gender discrimination and violence against women. Laureate of the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize, she answers questions put by Lucia Iglesias (UNESCO). As long as I live, I will continue to write and writing will keep me alive.” This forceful declaration of faith is made by Lydia Cacho Ribeiro (45), Mexican freelance journalist and head of a centre that helps abused women in Cancun. “I believe the role of journalism is to be a lantern, allowing society to exercise its right to know and understand I believe human rights are non-negotiable. Office of International Standards and Legal Affairs.The UNESCO Courier go to Search all UNESCO Close ![]()
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