Tauli-Corpuz, Victoria (Victoria Tauli-Corpuz)

Victoria Tauli-Corpuz is a respected Filipino Indigenous rights advocate and scholar. She served as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples from 2014 to 2020, working to promote and defend the rights, land, and cultures of Indigenous communities worldwide. With a background in anthropology, she has been a prominent leader in indigenous issues for decades, advocating for social justice, sustainable development, and the protection of Indigenous lands. Her work aims to ensure Indigenous peoples' voices are heard in global policies and they receive equal treatment and respect.