Indigenous women from Pará lead the defense of the Amazon at the National Conference
In Brasília (DF), until the 8th of this month, with the support of the State Secretariat for Indigenous Peoples, they participate in the Conference and the IV March of Women
Brasília (DF) hosts, from August 2 to 8, the 1st National Conference and the IV March of Indigenous Women, one of the largest national events for mobilization and articulation of women from indigenous peoples at the Funarte Cultural Complex. With the theme "Biomes Women Defending Biodiversity through Ancestral Roots", the program brings together leaders from all regions of the country to discuss urgent issues such as climate change, protection of territories, and the enhancement of female representation in decision-making spaces.
"For me, as a young indigenous woman, it is very important to be here keeping alive the struggle of those who came before me and teaching those who are growing the importance of strengthening and ensuring the rights of indigenous women and also of our movement inside and outside the territory," said Minuy Tembé, Tenetehar youth.
Pará is represented by delegations from the eight indigenous ethno-regions of the state, which are already on their way to the federal capital. Women from the regions of Altamira, Marabá, Belém, Santarém, Oriximiná, Paragominas, Jacareacanga/Itaituba, and Redenção bring their experiences, knowledge, and demands to the event, showcasing the protagonism of the peoples of Pará in defending the Amazon.
The participation is supported by the Government of Pará, through the State Secretariat for Indigenous Peoples (SepiI), in partnership with the Federation of Indigenous Peoples of Pará (FEPIPA), the State Secretariat for Women of Pará (Semu), the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples, Anmiga, Funais of Tucumã, Baixo Tocantins, Altamira, Dsei Guamá, and Tocantins, the Kabu Institute, and Greendata. The action reaffirms the institutional commitment to strengthen the role of indigenous women in the formulation of public policies aimed at climate, forest protection, and the strengthening of traditional communities.
The State Secretary for Indigenous Peoples, Puyr Tembé, emphasizes that the moment is historic and strategic. "Being in Brasília with women from the eight ethno-regions of Pará means bringing our united voice to show that the Amazon is also feminine, strong, and resilient. We will talk about climate, territory, culture, and life."
Puyr Tembé added: "We will tell Brazil and the world that the demarcation of indigenous lands is essential to face the climate crisis and protect biodiversity. Our struggle is for the present and the future."
The program includes discussion circles, plenaries, thematic panels, and the great march through the streets of Brasília, where thousands of indigenous women will walk together to reaffirm the defense of their rights and the Amazon. In addition to the march, the national conference will be a space for articulation with managers, representatives of civil society, and international organizations.
The event is promoted by the National Articulation of Indigenous Women Warriors of Ancestry (ANMIGA) and includes a series of formative and political activities that strengthen female leadership in their territories and on the national stage.
