Karen de Souza
Karen de Souza | |
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| Born | Karen Audrey de Souza 19 January 1958 |
| Nationality | Guyanese |
| Occupation(s) | Women's and children's activist |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Known for | Co-founder of Red Thread |
Karen de Souza (born 19 January 1958) is a Guyanese women and child's rights activist who has worked to advocate for victims, educate and provide support for victims of violence. Founder of the NGO Red Thread anti-violence campaigns, she has been involved in training programmes of judicial officers and contributed to the drafting law to protect trafficking and anti-violence. Her advocacy has been recognized by both regional and international organizations.