In brief
Isidora Uribe Silva, a law student from Chile, transformed her early experiences of bullying and discrimination into advocacy for disabled inclusion. As the founder of an accessibility app and a U.N. Women leader, she aims to elevate voices of marginalized communities globally.
At the age of 12, Isidora Uribe Silva first faced the harsh realities of discrimination. The young girl who lives with cerebral palsy was thrust into a new school environment, where her peers bullied her, and educators failed to offer the necessary accommodations. "Up until that point, having cerebral palsy was never a problem from the perspective of others, but when I changed schools, I was bullied by my classmates," she recalled. Left feeling isolated, Isidora left school for seven months until she found a supportive institution in Santiago, Chile.This formative experience ignited Uribe Silva's passion for advocating systemic change, not only for herself but for countless others in marginalized communities around the world. Now 20 years old, she is enrolled as a law student at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile and actively champions policies that promote inclusion and equality, particularly for women with disabilities.At just 13, Isidora launched Encuentra Tu Lugar (Find Your Place), a groundbreaking app designed to assist disabled individuals in locating accessible parking spaces throughout Chile. Her commitment to disability advocacy doesn't stop there; she also founded a nonprofit of the same name to expand her mission further.Uribe Silva is an influential member of the Generation Equality Adolescent Committee under U.N. Women. She has also been tied to the U.N. Women Leaders Network, which was established during the annual U.N. General Assembly sessions, aimed at fostering gender-equal representation in leadership roles and decision-making processes globally.Through her story and efforts, Isidora Uribe Silva stands as a beacon of hope and a testament to the power of resilience, inspiring countless individuals to advocate for their right to inclusivity and equality.
