Luisa Rodríguez Táriba
Luisa Rodríguez Táriba is a prominent activist and human rights defender in Venezuela, with more than 20 years of experience promoting and defending women's right to health and life. In 2002, she founded the Foundation for the Fight Against Breast Cancer (FUNCAMAMA), an organization that has provided diagnosis, treatment, and support to more than one million Venezuelan women affected by this disease. LinkedIn +2 Women Ref +2 TalCual +2 In addition to her work at FUNCAMAMA, Rodríguez Táriba has held leadership roles in other civil society organizations. In July 2023, she was elected president of the civil association Red Sinergia, a network that brings together various Venezuelan organizations dedicated to the defense of human rights and social development. TalCual Her academic training includes specializations in social development project management, governance and public policy, negotiation and agreements, international health lobbying, patient rights, and corporate social responsibility. Women Ref +1 TalCual +1 Through her Instagram account, Rodríguez Táriba shares reflections on her career and life purpose, highlighting the importance of collective work in achieving common goals. Instagram Her commitment and leadership have been recognized in various spaces, consolidating her as a key figure in the fight for women's rights and health in Venezuela.
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Luisa Rodríguez Táriba has built a strong and consistent track record in strengthening civil society in Venezuela and Latin America. With more than two decades of experience, she has led initiatives aimed at defending civic space, strengthening the institutions of social organizations, promoting citizen participation, and networking, even in contexts of high democratic restrictions.
She is president of SINERGIA – the Venezuelan Network of CSOs, a platform that brings together more than 50 organizations in the country, and founder of FUNCAMAMA, an organization with national impact on health and women's rights. From these spaces, she has promoted advocacy, oversight, training, and coordination actions in adverse contexts, maintaining active relationships with international organizations accredited in Venezuela and participating in international dialogue and cooperation processes.
At the global level, Luisa has been a leading figure in AGNA (Affinity Group of National Associations), a forum through which she has promoted the exchange of best practices, the building of inter-institutional trust, and the collective defense of civic space. Her regional perspective allows her to connect with local and continental dynamics, bridging the gap between national realities and the global challenges of civil society.
In addition to her role as an advocate, Luisa is a mother, entrepreneur, and activist, which brings a holistic and deep human perspective to her leadership. She has been able to combine her technical experience with an ethic of care, resilience, and commitment to rights, democracy, and social justice.
Her nomination to the CIVICUS Board of Directors represents an opportunity to integrate voices from the Global South with national legitimacy, regional credibility, and the ability to influence the major global debates in the sector. Her participation will strengthen the link between the organizational bases and the strategic decisions of the global civil society movement.
