Gerson Barrientos

October 29, 2024

Gerson Barrientos, a university student in El Salvador, gained practical skills in advocating for human rights through a workshop hosted by our Rights and Dignity project. Hear more about his experience and why he thinks youth should be involved in civil society.

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