Leonor Zalabata Torres (née Guneywya; born July 5, 1954) is a Colombian politician, writer, chronicler and defender of human rights. Zabaleta has worked for the vindication and rights of indigenous communities since her leadership role and was part of the Constituent Assembly of Colombia.[1][2]
Leonor Zalabata | |
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Permanent Representative of Colombia to the United Nations | |
Assumed office October 6, 2022 | |
President | Gustavo Petro |
Preceded by | Guillermo Fernández de Soto |
Personal details | |
Born | Guneywya July 5, 1954 Pueblo Bello, Cesar, Colombia |
Political party | Indigenous Authorities of Colombia (since 1991) |
Alma mater | University of Antioquia |
References
edit- ^ "Leonor Zalabata, la líder arhuaca que lucha por los derechos humanos". eltiempo.com. November 25, 2016. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
- ^ "Fuerza Latina - Leonor Zalabata: líder del pueblo arhuaco". dw.com. August 6, 2019. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
External links
edit- www.colombiaun.org
- www.cancilleria.gov.co
- Misión Permanente de Colombia ante la ONU en Nueva York | Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores