Under her leadership, it became over the next two decades a physical and cultural refuge for artists and writers who had been persecuted in their homelands for their advocacy of social justice and opposition to military dictatorship.
During her time in charge, it transformed into a refuge where artists and writers could find safety from persecution in their homelands because of their advocacy for social justice and opposition to military dictatorships. This sanctuary lasted for about two decades as they sought protection here from those who would silence them.