Julia Urrunaga

Julia Urrunaga is the Peru director at the Environmental Investigation Agency, where she advocates for environmental protection and human rights. Recently, she has been vocal against a controversial anti-NGO law passed by the Peruvian congress, arguing that it undermines the independence and effectiveness of civil society organizations in defending human rights. Urrunaga contends that NGOs operate under stringent accountability measures and have been compliant with oversight requirements for over two decades, emphasizing that the new law poses a significant threat to their ability to advocate for the rights of citizens.