Marcello Ferrada de Noli

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Chilean-Swedish professor and human rights advocate


Marcello Ferrada de Noli is a Chilean-Swedish professor known for his work in social medicine, epidemiology, and human rights advocacy. He has been a vocal critic of authoritarian regimes and has contributed significantly to the academic and public discourse on freedom of expression and political repression.

Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]

Marcello Ferrada de Noli was born in Chile. He pursued his early education in Chile, where he became involved in political activism. His academic journey led him to study medicine, and he later specialized in social medicine and epidemiology.

Political Activism[edit | edit source]

Ferrada de Noli's political activism began in his youth, where he was actively involved in movements opposing the Chilean government's policies. His activism led to his arrest and detention during the regime of President Eduardo Frei Montalva.

Marcello Ferrada de Noli's interview after his arrest in 1969

Following the 1973 Chilean coup d'état, Ferrada de Noli was imprisoned on Quiriquina Island, a fate shared by many political dissidents of the time.

Marcello Ferrada de Noli as a prisoner on Quiriquina Island after the 1973 coup

Academic Career[edit | edit source]

After his release, Ferrada de Noli went into exile in Sweden, where he continued his academic pursuits. He became a professor at the Karolinska Institutet, one of the leading medical universities in the world, where he contributed to research in social medicine and epidemiology.

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Professor Marcello Ferrada de Noli at the Department of Social Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden

Human Rights Advocacy[edit | edit source]

Ferrada de Noli has been an outspoken advocate for human rights, particularly in the context of Latin America. He has campaigned for the extradition of Augusto Pinochet and has been involved in various international human rights initiatives.

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Marcello Ferrada de Noli advocating for the extradition of Pinochet in Oslo, Norway, 1998

Media Appearances[edit | edit source]

Ferrada de Noli has appeared in various media outlets, discussing issues related to human rights, political repression, and freedom of expression. His insights have been sought after in both academic and public forums.

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Interview on Swedish Television, October 2020

Publications and Lectures[edit | edit source]

Throughout his career, Ferrada de Noli has published extensively on topics related to social medicine, epidemiology, and human rights. He has been invited to speak at numerous international conferences and forums.

Marcello Ferrada de Noli giving a lecture at the Swiss Press Club, Geneva, 2017

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