Isidora J. Ramírez Garmendia is a transnational legal and advocacy leader with an outstanding track record in human rights, sustainability, and grassroots empowerment. Her experience ranges from directing NGOs and legal firms to shaping policy at local and international levels, all while championing Indigenous rights, climate resilience, and equity. With multilingual fluency, cross-continental networks, and a proven ability to drive legal, institutional, and social change, Isidora is exceptionally well-positioned for roles in international justice, humanitarian governance, or global policy development.
internationally recognized expert in human rights, democracy, and
international justice, with over 17 years of experience across Latin
America, the Caribbean, Europe, and North Africa. She holds a
PhD (in progress) and Master’s in Human Rights and International
Justice from Universitat de València and is the founder of the
global NGO We Through the Wall. Isidora has led multidisciplinary
teams, advised municipalities and private sectors, and
spearheaded legal advocacy in areas including Indigenous rights, climate change, rural development, and digital inclusion. Her work is grounded in deep ethical commitment and intercultural leadership, aligning legal expertise with sustainable development goals (SDGs), equity, and human dignity across
continents.
− Chile: Legal practice, local government advising, human rights and sustainability law, NGO leadership
− Spain: PhD studies, NGO coordination, training, volunteerism
− France: Regional collaboration through NGO work
− Dominican Republic: Media commentary and migration advocacy
− Ecuador, Peru, Haiti, Colombia, Bolivia: Regional human rights and advocacy projects
− Mexico: Legal leadership on sustainable development, human rights advocacy
− Algeria: Humanitarian solidarity in Sahrawi refugee camps
• 2018–Present: Global – Founder & Executive, We Through the Wall NGO
• 2019–2023: Chile – Co-Founder & Partner, TerrasurAbogados
• 2020–2022: Chile – Legal Director, Construcción e Ingeniería CODAM
• 2019–2022: Chile – Co-Founder, Patagonia Real Estate & Conservation
• 2019–2021: Chile – Legal Director, Municipality of Puerto Octay
• 2018–2019: Mexico – Legal Director, Banverde (green energy)
Numerous public advocacy and opinion articles:
• El Show de Mediodía: Migration commentary
• El desarrollo digital y medio ambiente – Sustainable development pieces
• Chile, país de riesgo – Disaster risk and community resilience
• Quinientas familias demandarán al Estado – Legal case on land rights • Outdoors, El Mundo en Bicicleta – Inclusion via sustainable transport
• Crisis Alimentaria en Yemen – Armed conflict and food insecurity
• Participation in international charity races, solidarity caravans, and climate advocacy articles