About the Author

Valeria Gomez Palacios

Valeria Gomez Palacios is a freelance writer from Managua, Nicaragua. She studies Diplomacy and Modern languages at the School of Diplomacy and International Relations at Seton Hall University. Her current research interests lie in human rights law, international development and peace management. She has interned at the United Nations offices in Vienna and the Nicaraguan foreign ministry. Fluent in Spanish, German, French and Italian, she works part time as an independent translator for various NGOs.