Yerlin Méndez Céspedes

Yerlin Méndez Céspedes is the executive president of the National Institute of Women (Inamu) in Costa Rica. She has been an advocate for gender equality and women's rights, focusing on the prevention of gender-based violence. Recently, she gained public attention for her strong response to the allegations of sexual violence against high-ranking officials, including Randall Zúñiga, emphasizing the need for impartiality in investigations and urging the state to act decisively against gender-based violence. Her outspoken stance highlights the ongoing struggle for justice and the importance of governmental responsibility in protecting women's rights.