International Recognitions
Ruth's work has been recognized by prestigious international organizations, even while she remains unjustly imprisoned.
Awards and Honors
International recognition for her human rights defense
100 Inspiring Women
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Included in the annual list of the 100 most inspiring and influential women in the world.
International Human Rights Award
American Bar Association
For her exceptional achievements as a human rights defender. Ceremony in Toronto.
Award for the Right to Defend Rights
Embassy of France and Mesa por el Derecho a Defender Derechos
Awarded by a consortium including the Embassy of France, OMCT, Acceso Foundation, and Protection International for her tireless defense of human rights in El Salvador.
Magnitsky Human Rights Award
Global Magnitsky Justice Campaign / Hermitage Foundation
Recognition for those who combat corruption at personal risk. London.
Anti-Crime & Corruption Hero Award
OCCRP (Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project)
Internationally recognized for her courage in exposing corruption. Ceremony held in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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Alliance for Lawyers at Risk
Recognition of her work as a defender of the rule of law and human rights in El Salvador. Accepted in London by her husband Louis Benavides.
Prisoner of Conscience — Amnesty International
Amnesty International declared Ruth a "prisoner of conscience": a person imprisoned solely for their beliefs, without having used or advocated violence.
This designation places her in the same historical category as Nelson Mandela, Aung San Suu Kyi, and other unjustly imprisoned human rights defenders.
European Parliament Support
Voices from the European and German Parliaments demanding justice and freedom for Ruth López.
During their visit to El Salvador, deputies like Gökay Akbulut and Max Lucks have demanded respect for the rule of law and the immediate release of Ruth, declared a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International.
Eurodeputies in Solidarity
Members of the European Parliament from various political groups speak out on Ruth López's case, warning about the violation of due process and her state of incommunicado detention.