Natalia Ponce de León

Awards & Honours

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Natalia Ponce de León's accolades reflect her extraordinary courage and impact. Being named to the BBC 100 Women list in 2016 placed her among the world's most influential women. Her public honor for bravery in 2017, coinciding with a landmark sentencing in Colombia, underscored her role as a symbol of justice. Her story has inspired international media coverage and continues to resonate as a testament to human resilience.

Natalia Ponce de León receiving an award

AwardsNatalia Ponce de León has received recognition for her bravery and advocacy. She was named to the BBC's 100 Women list in 2016 and was publicly honored for bravery in Bogotá in 2017. Her work has been celebrated internationally as a symbol of hope and resilience.

Honours & Distinctions

BBC 100 Women

BBC·2016

Named one of the world's 100 most inspiring and influential women.

Public Honor for Bravery

Bogotá City·2017

Honored in Bogotá for her bravery at a public ceremony.

Records & Feats

Instrumental in passing Colombia's acid attack law

Legislative Impact·2015

Her advocacy led to the 2015 law increasing penalties for acid attacks to up to 50 years in prison.