Description: (Human rights activist)
María Julia Hernández dedicated her life to the Catholic Church and its work among the people of El Salvador. Over 30 years, she meticulously gathered evidence of massacres and individual killings, interviewed survivors, and compiled a comprehensive book documenting political violence. Her work, conducted in a modest room adorned with religious symbols, focused on seeking justice for the victims of the civil war that ravaged El Salvador. Hernández's efforts were recognized with the prestigious Pacem in Terris Award in 1991 for her unwavering commitment to peace and justice.