Maria Cano Values

María Cano fought for this so all people have the same rights, no matter their social class.

The value of human worth that she demanded for workers in mines and factories.

A tool for freedom and progress that she promoted by creating free libraries.

What she asked for in her speeches instead of charity or pity for those in need.

The strength she recommended to workers through labor unions.

A fundamental right she defended all her life traveling across Colombia.

She showed a deep and constant commitment to the most vulnerable people.

She stood out for her ability to talk, listen, and stay close to the community.

She challenged the rules of her time to become one of the first women to lead social movements and speak in public squares.