Millions of women in male-dominated countries are being abused and repressed by men. In a lot of Latin American countries most women don't have rights. Many women in Guatemala suffer through gender-based violence and repression. A lot of women are afraid to stand up and fight back. There are also women who stand strong and give others the courage to fight for their rights. These women are leaders. Rosalina Tuyuc is a human rights activist in Guatemala.

Rosalina Tuyuc is a woman fighting for a democracy in Guatemala. She has made an incredible stance in the country's political world and continues to stand out. Women like Rosalina Tuyuc play an important role in making the discrimination against Mayan women well-known. Nearly ninety percent of these women are illiterate, and almost all live in extreme poverty. Rosalina Tuyuc is an outstanding heroic figure and brings a hope for change...