Portrait Dora Lucy Arias, lawyer, activist
Portrait Ruby, Young Peasant of the Peace Community
Dora Lucy is a lawyer and represents the victims in a number of emblematic human rights cases. She became a victim of illegal surveillance and persecution by Colombian authorities during the government of former President Álvaro Uribe.
This small project consists of four short stories about women human’s rights defenders in Colombia; we approached their lives as women, mothers, sisters, daughters and leaders.
They come from different regions, cultures and diverse living conditions. They are unique pieces, but together make one story that forms a whole – women as builder of peace -. They have in common that work every day for peace and justice, but also they are survivors of the conflict and still working amid threats, forced displacement, persecution and defamation.
These women are truly human right defenders. They have had to learn ways and strategies for overcoming fear make sacrifices and continuing with they work. Despite the risks they remain committed to working for justice and peace.