Category: Menchú

Rigoberta Menchú Tum, born on January 9, 1959, in Chimel, Guatemala, is a prominent indigenous rights advocate, social activist, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Hailing from the indigenous Quiché Maya community, Menchú Tum has dedicated her life to fighting for the rights of indigenous peoples, social justice, and the preservation of indigenous culture. This biography…