Ana Rosario Contreras
Ana Rosario Contreras | |
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| Nationality | Venezuelan |
| Occupation(s) | nurse and activist |
| Known for | International Women of Courage Award in 2021. |
Ana Rosario Contreras is a Venezuelan human rights activist and nurse. She is the president of the Caracas Nurses Association. Contreras stands up for human rights and the need for democracy. This is in contrast to the governments habit of jailing torturing and harassing opponents. She was awarded an International Women of Courage Award in 2021.[1][2]
References
- ^ "2021 International Women of Courage Award Recipients Announced". US Department of State. 4 March 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ "Ana Rosario Contreras: "It's time for Venezuelans to understand that we must work together."". presidenciave. 19 November 2019. Archived from the original on 17 November 2021. Retrieved 6 March 2021.