Diana Luz Romero Mogajes was a human rights defender and President of the Community Action Board (JAC) of San Joaquín, in the Piñuña Negro region.
Diana Luz was stabbed by her former partner in the rural area of Puerto Leguízamo. The perpetrator has been captured and charged with her murder.
Region:Americas
Country:Colombia
Department/Province/State:Putumayo
Sex1:Female
Date of Killing:09/01/2018
Gender component to killing:Killing preceded by identity-based verbal assault or harassment including threats
Type of Work:Community leader
Organisation:Junta de Acción Comunal San Joaquín
Sector or Type of Rights the HRD Worked On:ESC Rights
Sector Detail:Citizens' rights
More information:Front Line Defenders
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