Bertha Isabel Cáceres Flores

Bertha Isabel Cáceres Flores was a prominent Honduran indigenous leader and environmental activist, known for her unwavering commitment to the rights of indigenous peoples and the protection of natural resources. As a co-founder of the Civic Council of Popular and Indigenous Organizations of Honduras (COPINH), she played a crucial role in advocating for environmental justice, particularly in opposition to destructive hydroelectric projects affecting her community. In recognition of her courageous activism, Cáceres was awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize in 2015. Tragically, her life was cut short when she was assassinated in 2016, yet her legacy continues to inspire movements for social and environmental justice across Latin America.