Gina Romero: podcast appearances and interviews

Gina Paola Romero Rodríguez, born in 1980, is a Colombian activist known for co-founding the Latin American and Caribbean Network for Democracy. Her work focuses on promoting democratic principles and safeguarding human rights in the region. In 2024, she was appointed as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association. In this role, she is responsible for monitoring and reporting on issues related to the right to assemble peacefully and to associate freely across the globe. Romero's efforts emphasize advancing democratic freedoms and supporting civil society organizations. Her background in activism and her leadership within regional networks highlight her commitment to human rights advocacy. As a Special Rapporteur, she contributes to the international community’s understanding of challenges to peaceful assembly and association, advocating for policies and practices that support these rights worldwide.