Leonor Zalabata

Leonor Zalabata
President of the United Nations Security Council
In office
June 1, 2026 – 1 July, 2026
Preceded byFu Cong
Succeeded byZénon Mukongo Ngay
Permanent Representative of Colombia to the United Nations
In office
October 6, 2022 – August 7, 2026
PresidentGustavo Petro
Preceded byGuillermo Fernández de Soto
Personal details
BornGuneywya
(1954-07-05) July 5, 1954
Pueblo Bello, Cesar, Colombia
PartyIndigenous Authorities of Colombia (since 1991)
Alma materUniversity of Antioquia

Leonor Zalabata Torres (née Guneywya; born July 5, 1954) is a Colombian Arhuaco politician, writer, chronicler and defender of human rights. Zabalata has worked for the vindication and rights of indigenous communities since her leadership role and was part of the Constituent Assembly of Colombia.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ "Leonor Zalabata, la líder arhuaca que lucha por los derechos humanos". eltiempo.com. November 25, 2016. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Fuerza Latina - Leonor Zalabata: líder del pueblo arhuaco". dw.com. August 6, 2019. Retrieved June 5, 2020.