Macedonia Blas Flores facts for kids
Macedonia Blas Flores (born in 1958) is a Mexican activist who works to protect human rights. She is from the Otomi (also called hñañú) community. In 2005, she was considered for the Nobel Peace Prize because of her efforts. She works to stop unfair treatment and help women in her community. Since 1997, she has led an organization called Fotzi Ñahño, which helps Otomi people.
Her Life and Work
Macedonia Blas Flores grew up in El Bothe, a small place in Querétaro, Mexico. She is a mother of 12 children. For many years, she made and sold handicrafts.
Since 1997, she has been a leader at Fotzi Ñahño. This group teaches people about human rights. Macedonia helps women in her community who face difficulties. She also helps with projects that grow vegetables and supports women in starting their own small businesses. She once said, "What I do is good because I do it for all women who suffer."
Macedonia Blas Flores became a strong voice for women's rights. She was the first Indigenous woman to take legal action against someone who harmed her. She traveled to Mexico City to tell government leaders about her experience. This brought a lot of attention from other activists and the news. Because of this, Macedonia decided to work even harder to defend the rights of hñañú women.
Her important work led to her being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2005. This also encouraged her to learn to read, write, and do basic math through a program called Instituto Nacional para la Educación de los Adultos.
Recognitions and Awards
In 2005, Macedonia Blas Flores was part of a special group. She was one of the "1000 Women for the Nobel Peace Prize." This group recognized women from all over the world who were working for peace.
In 2017, Macedonia Blas Flores received the "Nelson Mandela" Medal of Honor. This award was given to her by the government of Querétaro to honor her important work.
See also
In Spanish: Macedonia Blas Flores para niños
