Unmasking Ortega's Regime

Edipcia Dubón

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2018 OFF in Oslo
Edipcia Dubón is a Nicaraguan pro-democracy and women’s rights advocate. In her talk at the 2018 Oslo Freedom Forum, Dubón describes the descent of her country into rampant poverty and political censorship under dictator Daniel Ortega. Dubón implores the international community to support the democratic cause in Nicaragua and help bring justice to those who have been targeted for speaking up.

About the Speaker

Edipcia Dubon

Edipcia

Dubón

Nicaraguan pro-democracy and women's rights advocate

Edipcia Dubón is a Nicaraguan pro-democracy and women’s rights advocate. She’s the coordinator of Dialogue of Women for Democracy, a think tank that promotes open discussions about the challenges faced by women in Nicaragua. Dubón served in the National Assembly of Nicaragua until 2016, when the Supreme Court ousted her along with 27 other opposition legislators. She’s a member of the Executive Committee of the Latin American Youth Network for Democracy. Dubón is an economist with a focus on macroeconomics and holds a master’s degree in applied politics.

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