Maya de Lacoste

Maya de Lacoste is a French philologist and poet residing in Suriname, known for her deep empathy towards mothers and children. As the wife of Nicolas de Lacoste, the French ambassador to Suriname, she has used her platform to advocate for the well-being of families, highlighting the struggles faced by women and children in times of injustice and hardship. Her poetry often reflects on significant historical events, like the tragedy in Moiwana, and she recently published her first poetry collection, 'Passages frontaliers,' in Paris. A mother of four, de Lacoste emphasizes the importance of both parents in a child's life, recognizing the unique strengths each provides.