María Consuelo Mejía

María is an anthropologist with a Master’s and a Ph.D. in Latin-American Studies from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). She was director of Catholics for the Right to Decide for 25 years and played an important role in the construction of networks of the feminist movement such as the National Alliance for the Right to Decide (ANDAR), the Latin-American Network of Catholics for the Right to Decide, and the Latin American Consortium Against Unsafe Abortion (CLACAI).

Among many other things, she is the author and co-author of numerous articles and books. Her track record and commitment to the human rights of women have earned her several awards, including the “Omecíhuatl” medal granted by the Institute for Women of Mexico City; the Medal of Honor for her contributions to Sexual and Reproductive Health granted by the International Planned Parenthood Federation, Western Hemisphere Region (IPPF/WHR); the Hermila Galindo Award; and the Elvia Carillo Puerto recognition. Additionally, she was nominated by the international organization Women Deliver as one of the 100 more inspiring women in the world committed to the life of women and girls.