Rigoberta Menchú Tum
Rigoberta Menchú Tum is a K'iche' Maya woman from Guatemala, known for her work in promoting indigenous rights and social justice. She won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1992.
Books
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1. I, Rigoberta Menchú
An Indian Woman in Guatemala
This book is an autobiographical account of a woman who grew up in a small village in Guatemala during a time of extreme political turmoil. Despite facing poverty, racism, and violence, she becomes a prominent activist for indigenous rights. Her story provides a firsthand account of the hardships and injustices faced by the indigenous people in Guatemala, and her tireless fight for their rights eventually leads her to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
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