Claudia Paz y Paz will discuss Guatemala's efforts to reconstruct its democratic institutions, particularly the rule of law, in a country plagued by violence, corruption and historic impunity. As the first female Attorney General of Guatemala, Paz y Paz has made unprecedented strides in the prosecution of organized crime, political corruption, and human rights abuses. She was nominated for the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize.
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Justice on the Job
Building Worker Power in Brazil
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Access to Abortion
Winning the Fight for Reproductive Rights in Mexico
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Biodiverse Economic Development
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