Iván Madero is a human rights defender from Colombia. For him becoming a human rights defender was a natural response to the difficult circumstances in his hometown Barrancabermjea. For more than three decades he has been a leader that stands up for the rights of others. In this video, he tells us how it is to work in a country where people who stand up for human rights are risking their lives.
Human Rights Defender Profile: Iván Madero from Colombia
2018 is the year of the Human Rights Defenders! The NHRF celebrates its 30th anniversary by showcasing some of the brave human rights defenders we support through out the year.