Andrés Costilla Castro

San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Amigos Potosinos en la Lucha Contra el Sida (Friends from San Luis Potosi Fighting Against AIDS).

Andrés is the President of Amigos Potosinos based in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. He works closely with youth and diverse populations in San Luis Potosi to prevent gender-based violence and promote sexual and reproductive health and rights. Andrés is a relentless activist who is well known for his work to reduce social inequality and protect LGBT rights.  He has a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Rise Up Cohort: Mexico – 2018