
We cannot wait for you all to listen to Part 2 of our mini-series within Season 2, where each episode will focus on a different human rights defender in a different country across the world. We hope it inspires you and provides hope to all who stand up for people's rights...you are not alone!
This episode interviews Adil Jose Meléndez Marquez, an extraordinary Colombian human rights lawyer. He is one of the few lawyers working on land restitution cases, and the prosecution of the (para)military in the northern Bolivar region. He mainly represents displaced and indigenous peoples.
Adil Meléndez survived three attempted assassination attempts by cicario’s (assassins). Despite the threats, he is determined to continue his work to prevent certain groups of citizens from having no access to justice at all.
It is an inspiring listen! A special thanks to Carme Clavel Arcas, the Co-ordinator at the Colombian Caravana, for facilitating and translating!