Conversations in Development: Indigenous Women in Latin America

By Miles Sedgwick, January 30, 2014

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Across Latin America, indigenous communities are on frontlines of an ongoing battle, fighting to protect their culture and livelihoods from companies and governments hungry for land and resources. As guardians of the forest and preservers of indigenous culture, indigenous women play a key role in keeping their communities safe and thriving. Sara Omi, with the National Coordinating Body of Indigenous Peoples in Panama (COONAPIP), recently discussed the role of indigenous women with BurnessDigital’s Miles Sedgwick at the 12th Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues at the United Nations in New York.