Defenders of human rights and marine conservation in Peru
In Peru, with over 3,000 kilometers of coastline, communities face a wide range of threats — including illegal fishing, lack of recognition for traditional practices, and environmental disasters such as oil spills. In this context, community leaders have emerged as key actors, raising their voices in defense of the ocean.
In “Defenders of Human Rights and Marine Conservation in Peru,” we will learn the stories of leaders representing artisanal fisheries:
Washington Espinoza, President of the Artisanal Fishing Community of Marcona, Ica
Elizar Medina, Vice President of the Federation of the Joint Board of Artisanal Fishermen of Pachacútec and Ventanilla, Callao
Carlos Chapilliquén, representative of the Artisanal Fishermen's Guild of Cabo Blanco, Piura
Edilberta Rubiños, representative of Productos Hidrobiológicos Rubí del Mar from Ancón, Lima
Through their testimonies, this event will reaffirm the importance of protecting those who are on the front lines of marine resource conservation and sustainability in Peru — aligned with global commitments for a healthier and more just ocean.
This event is led by the Peruvian Society for Environmental Law (SPDA).
👉 With simultaneous English translation