Adilia de las Mercedes

Adilia de las Mercedes is a jurist specializing in Human Rights, sexual and reproductive health, and international law, with experience working with organizations like the UN and governments across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. She is currently newsworthy for suing the Spanish Ministry of Equality, headed by Irene Montero, alleging discriminatory treatment and appropriation of her work. In late October 2021, the Ministry contacted her to create a framework for the reform of the abortion law. De las Mercedes claims the Ministry used her work without proper compensation or credit. She asserts she experienced racist discrimination during her engagement with the Ministry and considers the damage irreparable. The Audiencia Nacional has admitted her lawsuit against the Ministry for processing.