About Aura Elena Farfán
Born 1940. Aura Elena Farfán is a Guatemalan human rights defender.
Aura Elena Farfán is a Guatemalan human rights activist who takes an interest in the many people who have disappeared as a result of actions by the Guatemalan government.
Life Farfán became an activist after her brother was abducted by her country's military in 1984.
She investigated the Dos Erres massacre which took place in 1982 and 200 people were killed. As a result of her and others work several members of the military have been convicted of the crimes.
She was featured in TIME magazine in 2015 and she received the International Women of Courage Award in 2018.
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Who is Aura Elena Farfán?
Guatemalan activist
When was Aura Elena Farfán born?
Aura Elena Farfán was born on 2 February 1940 in Jutiapa.
What is Aura Elena Farfán's occupation?
Aura Elena Farfán is a human rights defender.
What nationality is Aura Elena Farfán?
Aura Elena Farfán is Guatemalan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Aura Elena Farfán. https://biography.guide/aura-elena-farfan/
MLA: "Aura Elena Farfán." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/aura-elena-farfan/.
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