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Women of the Amazon Series

Each month, we will feature a story through the lens of gender from the Amazon; this month we highlight Indigenous leader Alcimara Karipuna

Opening paths in the fire

Indigenous firefighter in Brazil inspires women to fight wildfires and protect their territories

Médio Juruá: Assembly Discusses Gender Equality

Topics include menstrual health and structural sexism

Fire Women: Female Firefighters Overcome Challenges and Occupy New Spaces

Participants exchanged experiences across the Americas

Women of the Amazon Series

Marcilene Guajajara opens paths for Indigenous women and youth leadership

Extractive Workers Collective: Promoting Opportunities to Advance Women and Reject Invisibility

Event displays sociobiodiversity chains, explores trajectory and produces reports, bringing women’s efforts to the fore

Women of the Amazon Series

Keivan Hamoud shares her struggles to overcome prejudice and be recognized in society

People and Solutions: Indigenous Peoples' Leading Role in Keeping the Forest Standing

In the month when we celebrate Amazon Day, learn about the stories of people who have devoted their life to protecting the forest

Handicrafts: Turning Seeds and Fibers Into Art

Indigenous women launch catalog to market their bio jewels and baskets