Rigoberta Menchú

What Are Her Conferences Like?

Rigoberta Menchú-Tum’s conferences are powerful, emotional, and educational. Her ability to narrate her personal experiences and the struggles of her Quiché Maya people resonates deeply with audiences. Through her words, Menchú conveys a message of peace, justice, and peaceful resistance against oppression. Focusing on topics like human rights, social justice, identity, and the rights of indigenous peoples, her presentations not only inspire but also motivate audiences to reflect on inequality and act towards positive change. Menchú emphasizes the importance of a culture of peace and reconciliation as fundamental pillars for building just and equitable societies.

Selection of Conferences

Culture of Peace

Rigoberta Menchú-Tum explores peace as an active process that requires the involvement of all sectors of society. In this conference, she shares her experiences in the peaceful struggle against oppression, emphasizing the importance of fostering a culture of peace and mutual respect within communities to build a future free from violence and discrimination.

Human Rights: Justice and the Fight Against Impunity

In this conference, Menchú addresses the importance of justice and accountability in the fight against impunity. Drawing from her own experience and that of thousands of indigenous people in Guatemala, she reflects on the importance of states guaranteeing justice and reparations to victims of human rights abuses as a foundation for achieving lasting peace.

Identity and Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Rigoberta Menchú-Tum highlights the importance of recognizing and respecting the identity and rights of indigenous peoples. She explains how the historical and current challenges faced by these communities require concrete action and respect for their autonomy and culture. This talk offers a profound perspective on the richness of cultural diversity and the importance of preserving indigenous traditions.