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Was de Lima a human rights activist before her political career?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Only during her time as a senator

  • Only after her arrest

Answer

De Lima was a human rights activist before her political career. She founded the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG) in 1987 and served as its executive director until 2009. During her time with FLAG, she represented thousands of poor and marginalized Filipinos who had been victims of human rights abuses. She also campaigned for the release of political prisoners and advocated for reforms to the country's criminal justice system.
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