Description: (Costa Rican Lawyer)
Catalina Devandas Aguilar, a Costa Rican lawyer, served as the first United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities from 2014 to 2020. Prior to this role, she worked with the World Bank and played a key role in establishing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Throughout her career, she has focused on advocating for disability rights globally, consulting for various organizations, and conducting research on the conditions of people with disabilities in different countries. Aguilar is known for her impactful work in promoting human rights and advocating for the rights of individuals with disabilities.