Karen Atala

Karen Atala

Country

Chile

Occupation

Law

Description

Judge. Notable for her personal case which changed the laws in Chile to allow a lesbian mother to retain custody of her children, regardless of sexual orientation (2004). Recipient of the Felipa de Souza Award from the International Gay & Lesbian Human Rights Commission (2012).

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/22/world/americas/chile-landmark-gay-rights-ruling.html?_r=0
• https://iglhrc.org/content/judge-karen-atala-accepts-felipa-de-souza-award

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