Alejandra Juárez Rodríguez

San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Sembrar y Florecer (Planting and Blooming)

Alejandra is the President of Sembrar y Florecer, which defends the rights of disadvantaged youth in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. She is a young feminist and activist who is committed to the people in her state. Her work promotes the human rights education of at-risk youth, especially girls and young women who live in unsafe and marginalized neighborhoods. Alejandra is a lawyer and has a master’s degree in human rights.

Rise Up Cohort: Mexico – 2018