Doris Ríos is a human rights activist in particular working for the indigenous people in Costa Rica. She was awarded the International Women of Courage Award in 2023. [1] [2]
Ríos is a member of the Cabécar people [1] who are said to be the largest indigenous group in Costa Rica. There are estimated to be 17,000 of them. [3]
The indigenous people are attacked and Ríos has noted that although complaints are made to the authorities little seems to be done. [4] Ríos has won an international award for her work. [5]
Doris Ríos is a human rights activist in particular working for the indigenous people in Costa Rica. She was awarded the International Women of Courage Award in 2023. [1] [2]
Ríos is a member of the Cabécar people [1] who are said to be the largest indigenous group in Costa Rica. There are estimated to be 17,000 of them. [3]
The indigenous people are attacked and Ríos has noted that although complaints are made to the authorities little seems to be done. [4] Ríos has won an international award for her work. [5]