Gloria Cuartas

Gloria Cuartas is a prominent human rights advocate in Colombia, known for her work with displaced communities and victims of violence. Previously recognized for her dedication to defending the rights of indigenous peoples, Cuartas currently leads the Unidad de Víctimas, a governmental body responsible for addressing the needs of victims of the armed conflict in Colombia. Recently, she has been in the news for her controversial remarks regarding the living conditions of the Embera indigenous community in Bogotá, where she has shifted blame towards the city rather than acknowledging the broader systemic failures of the national government.