Natalia Ponce

Natalia Ponce is a Colombian lawyer and activist known for her work in advocating for victims of acid attacks and for her significant role in legal reforms surrounding gender-based violence in Colombia. She gained national attention after surviving an acid attack in 2014, which led her to become a prominent voice for victims' rights and to push for stricter laws against such crimes. Her advocacy has contributed to the establishment of legal changes that classify acid attacks as a specific crime, thereby enhancing protections for victims and raising awareness about violence against women in Colombia.