A Peruvian woman is on the list of the 100 most influential women in the world, according to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

A new achievement for Peru. This time, the honor comes from a citizen chosen from among The 100 most inspiring and influential women in the world 2023the list you prepared BBC In order to highlight the work and commitment of these citizens on behalf of various causes.

Carolina Diaz Pimenteljournalist and nervous activist Psychological healthShe was diagnosed with autism when she was in her twenties. She attributes sexism to the mistaken belief that men are more susceptible to this bias Neurotype And other ideas – for this situation – and for this reason – since then – he has devoted himself to raising awareness and media about this reality.

investigation Diaz It raises not only the name of Peru, but also the name of Latin America. That’s because they were just that 12 women From this region – two Mexicans, two Brazilians, one Argentine, one Colombian, one Chilean, one Costa Rican, one Ecuadorian, one Paraguayan, one Peruvian and one Venezuelan – who had the opportunity to appear on the list. BBC.

The goal is to create a relationship 100 women It is to highlight women’s work in a world ruled by machismo and misogyny. Below is the complete list of Latin American companies appearing in it.

• Marcela Fernandez (Colombia): Founder of the NGO Cumbres Blancas, which works to protect glaciers because they are an essential source of fresh water for local communities.
• Camilla Pirelli (Paraguay): A champion environmental athlete, dedicated to using her platform to speak out about climate change.
• Sonia Guadalajara (Brazil): A major figure in the indigenous rights movement in his country.
• Andreza Delgado (Brazil): Museum curator and cultural director.
• Alicia Kahuya (Ecuador): An important activist in protecting the Amazon rainforest in his country.
• Christiana Figueres (Costa Rica): Diplomat and climate policy negotiator.
• Clara Elizabeth Fragoso Ugarte (Mexico): A truck driver fights for gender equality in heavy transport.
• Fabiola Trejo (Mexico): Social psychologist addressing inequality.
• Lala Pasquinelli (Argentina): Artist responsible for viral campaigns calling on women to reevaluate the narrative around their bodies.
• Annamaria Font Villaruel (Venezuela): Researcher in particle physics.
• Isabel Farias Mayer (Chile): Early menopause activist.
• Carolina Diaz Pimentel (Peru): Neuroscience journalist, Pulitzer Center grantee and Rosalynn Carter Fellow.

annually team BBC He chooses 100 outstanding womenInfluential and inspiring people from all over the world. This project involves creating documentaries, reports and interviews that explore their lives and present stories that place them at the center of the narrative.

These products are published and disseminated on various media in order to contribute to achieving the goal The emergence and recognition of women in various fields.

The team BBC A list was designed based on names collected directly from women and those suggested by the Media Network for the Language Teams of the World Service, as well as BBC Media Action.

In addition, an assessment was made of a group of names linked to this year’s main theme: climate change. And and its disproportionate impact on women and girls all over the world. Based on this assessment, a group of 28 climate pioneers and other environmental leaders who contributed to the fight for this issue were selected.