Name: Adela Moncada Sueiras

Based in: Honduras/Spain

Current Occupation: Lawyer,

Speaks: Spanish/English

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Biography

Adela is a lawyer specializing in human rights, with experience across the public sector, judiciary, and civil society based in Honduras. Her work focuses on gender justice, democratic governance, and access to justice through strategic litigation, legal research, and documentation of human rights violations. She has supported national and international efforts through roles at institutions such as the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and human rights organizations, strengthening her expertise in international legal standards and advocacy. She is also an alumni of the Sister-to-Sister Program by the Nobel Women's Initiative and the International Human Rights Training Program by Equitas.

Currently, she is pursuing advanced studies in Human Rights at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, where she contributes to human rights education initiatives from the Gregorio Peces-Barba Human Rights Institute, including the development of teaching materials for high school students on democratic principles, global citizenship, and human rights. Adela is committed to fostering inclusive societies by promoting accountability and access to justice, citizen participation and community engagement, with a strong emphasis on education as a tool for empowerment and sustainable, rights-based impact.

Area(s) of Expertise

Gender-Based Violence, Human Rights, International Justice, Sexual Violence

Region of Expertise

Central & South America

Country of Focus

Media Experience

Is the unequal distribution of caregiving tasks a limit to women's political participation in Honduras? Agenda Estado Dederecho. 09 August 2024.

Women for Peace and Democracy in Guatemala. Nobel Women's Initiative. 14 August 2024

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