Mrs. Anabella María Giracca Méndez

Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Philosophy, with extensive experience in the linguistic field, human rights, and outstanding work in the education of indigenous peoples and children. She directed the Maya Education Program (EDUMAYA), which achieved the professionalization and graduation of more than 2,000 indigenous university students. She coordinated the project “Development of Materials for Girls” and the “Training Program for Rural Teachers”. University professor of Literature, Ethnolinguistics and Logic. Director of the Unesco Chair of Communication for the Strengthening of Cultural Diversity at international level. Distinguished author of children’s literature, her stories have been translated into several national languages, and she has published novels, articles and essays. International speaker in various countries around the world. Advisor to the Academy of Mayan Languages of Guatemala for the implementation of the Law of National Languages and External Advisor in the Children’s Museum, among other positions.