Veronica Corchado Espinoza, Director, Municipal Institute for Women
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Veronica Corchado Espinoza is an avid defender of women's rights and has spent her career working to reduce violence against women in her hometown of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Dedicated to social change and motivated by her IVLP, Corchado established "The Collective for Arts, Community, and Equality," a civil society organization in Ciudad Juarez to empower at-risk youth through education, sports, and the arts. The center stimulates local interest in art but more importantly provides a safe zone for girls and women in some of the city’s most historically violent communities.
Through the "Safe Corridor" initiative, Corchado is helping women living or working downtown recover their public spaces. She is globally-minded in her endeavors, actively collaborating with international organizations to reach her goals. During her 2010 International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), Corchado became inspired by initiatives to deter violence in Los Angeles and implemented similar ideas at home.
Veronica Corchado Espinoza is a life-long advocate for women’s rights using arts and advocacy to inspire women to bring about changes within their community.
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