S5 Ep 12 Krista Rivas Youth Voices, Global Impact: The Refugee Advocate

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Krista Rivas is a young refugee advocate ,an Architecture and an International Relations student at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). As a DAFI Scholar, she is recognized for her academic excellence and her dedication to advocating for the rights of forcibly displaced people. Based in Mexico City, Krista holds prominent leadership roles that drive change on both regional and global levels.

Krista’s advocacy focuses on education, support, and creating opportunities for self-reliance among displaced communities. She has represented young refugees in various international forums, bringing attention to the challenges faced by forcibly displaced people and emphasizing the need for education and empowerment. Through her leadership, she continues to foster collaboration and drive solutions that promote a brighter future for refugee youth.

As the Regional Leader of the Tertiary Refugee Student Network (TRSN) in Latin America, she works to ensure refugee students are included in higher education and leadership opportunities. She is also an active member of the Youth in Mobility Network (REJUMOVI), where she helps shape policies that address the needs of displaced youth across Latin America and the Caribbean.

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