Leonel Dubón

Leonel Dubón is the director of the Refugio de la Niñez in Guatemala, where he advocates for a stronger social protection system for children. He highlights the inadequacies of current laws like the Protection of Children and Adolescents Law (PINA), arguing for a comprehensive approach to child welfare that addresses the root causes of violence and delinquency. Dubón emphasizes that children are shaped by their societal environments, and effective prevention requires a robust, coordinated strategy across multiple sectors.