Human rights defender's story: Ximena Ramos Pedrueza Ceballos from Mexico

Ximena Ramos Pedrueza Ceballos, based at the Gulf of Mexico office of the Mexican Centre for Environmental Law, dedicates her career to protecting environmental rights in Mexico. Ximena’s work spans litigation, public policy, and community collaboration to combat the escalating aggressions faced by environmental defenders.

Her efforts focus on making these defenders more visible while addressing government inaction and corruption linked to non-compliant companies. Ximena champions the rights of Indigenous communities affected by displacement and environmental degradation, emphasising the urgent need to respect these communities’ human rights for the benefit of current and future generations.