Dr. María Eugenia Villagrán De León, President of the Supreme Elections Tribunal of Guatemala (TSE), has a history of transcending gender barriers and achieving great success. To her, ensuring that women have equal opportunities and are living in a safe country where they have political rights is a personal cause.
The daughter of former Guatemalan Vice President Francisco Villagrán Kramer, she has seen firsthand the sacrifices made for good governance and the rule of law. Today, she wants to expand these rights to all citizens.
IFES worked closely with Villagrán during Guatemala’s 2011 general elections. Among the work that was implemented was ensuring the electoral cycle was accessible to voters with disabilities and ethnic minorities. She answers some questions about her views and desires for her country.
(We invite our users to read the full article published March 21 2013)
Dr. María Eugenia Villagrán De León, President of the Supreme Elections Tribunal of Guatemala (TSE), has a history of transcending gender barriers and achieving great success. To her, ensuring that women have equal opportunities and are living in a safe country where they have political rights is a personal cause.
The daughter of former Guatemalan Vice President Francisco Villagrán Kramer, she has seen firsthand the sacrifices made for good governance and the rule of law. Today, she wants to expand these rights to all citizens.
IFES worked closely with Villagrán during Guatemala’s 2011 general elections. Among the work that was implemented was ensuring the electoral cycle was accessible to voters with disabilities and ethnic minorities. She answers some questions about her views and desires for her country.
(We invite our users to read the full article published March 21 2013)