Héctor Abad Gómez

Héctor Abad Gómez was a Colombian physician and human rights advocate known for his commitment to social justice and his efforts to improve healthcare in Colombia. His assassination in 1987 by paramilitary forces had a profound impact on the country and inspired his son, Héctor Abad Faciolince, to write the bestselling memoir 'El olvido que seremos', which reflects on his father's life and legacy.