“Our lives are confined, we cannot leave, the illegal armed actors are disputing our lands, and those who speak out or try to speak out become military objectives.” These are the words of a leader from the Curbaradó river basin during a meeting held on Friday 29 March Continue reading Leaders from the Bajo Atrato express their concerns to the international community
“We are women small-scale farmers, beautiful, courageous, part of the struggle”
On 8 March 1908 in New York, a group of women who were fighting for their labour rights and calling for fairer wages were killed in a fire, in the factory where they were working[1]. Continue reading “We are women small-scale farmers, beautiful, courageous, part of the struggle”
#UsWomenDefenders: Spirituality in protection
Chapter 9: Spirituality in protection
It is a connection to nature that fills us with energy, helps us to be at peace and in harmony and to recognise each other through our spirituality. Continue reading #UsWomenDefenders: Spirituality in protection
“Regardless of all we have suffered, we have won the battle”: Agripina Sierra
The women of the “Nueva Esperanza” (New Hope) Humanitarian Zone said that don’t know about March 8th’s historical intricacies: who decided that it would be celebrated as Women’s Day, why that day and not another,… Continue reading “Regardless of all we have suffered, we have won the battle”: Agripina Sierra
#UsWomenDefenders: Healing
Chapter 8: Healing
Women defenders put their bodies, minds and spirit into their work defending human rights. Continue reading #UsWomenDefenders: Healing