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Sacred Steps: Sister Dianna Ortiz survived torture in Guatemala and became a voice for victims

Sacred Steps: Sister Dianna Ortiz survived torture in Guatemala and became a voice for victims

FromThe Spiritual Edge


Sacred Steps: Sister Dianna Ortiz survived torture in Guatemala and became a voice for victims

FromThe Spiritual Edge

ratings:
Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Oct 31, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Independent producer Maria Martin offers this remembrance of the late Sister Dianna Ortiz, who survived torture in Guatemala during the 1980s. For years, Sister Dianna sought the truth about what happened; the Guatemalan and U.S. governments attempted to cast doubt on her story. She went on to fight for human rights and to speak out about the use of torture globally. She did so until her death in February 2021, even while still suffering from the trauma of her experience. 
Released:
Oct 31, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Spiritual Edge podcast explores the shifting, modern landscape of religion and spirituality. You'll hear diverse stories of people and their communities. It’s a reflection of our collective reality, injected with a dash of hope. Produced in collaboration with KALW Public Radio, this is high production value audio. Season 1 of The Spiritual Edge launches with a series of intimate profiles called Sacred Steps — stories of people who show up as standout humanitarians and are challenging the status quo.