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Cartographies of the Detour
Alex Hernández, from the Global South What does it mean to imagine from the margins? *Cartographies of the Detour* is a series of brief but meaningful interviews that seek to balance critical depth with humanity, from a perspective rooted in the Global South and for the Global South. In this conversation with Alex Hernández, we discuss the paths that led her to choose the defense of rights as a way of life.
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Álex Hernández
Sobre Álex
Álex is a psychologist and researcher specializing in sexual diversity, gender-based violence, and mental health. She has worked in both the public and private sectors, leading studies on violence, mental health, and migration among LGBTIQ+ individuals. She also has experience building the capacity of activists and health professionals in affirmative approaches, gender, and human rights. She is the author of the book *República de Invisibles: Políticas, ciudadanía y activismos LGBTIQ* (Republic of the Invisible: LGBTIQ Policies, Citizenship, and Activism), published in 2022 as part of Peru’s Bicentennial celebrations. She currently serves as Project Director at the organization Más Igualdad Perú, where she leads a team of professionals and activists responsible for creating and implementing various projects to promote and defend the rights of LGBTIQ+ people.
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