Stories about Colombia from June, 2018
“They shouldn’t see indigenous peoples only in terms of development, they shouldn't see us exclusively as projects.”
"I believe that not understanding the diverse initiatives that indigenous peoples offer can have harmful effects for our permanency in the territories."
“We are not only victims, we are not only a minority, we are indigenous women”
"...we are indigenous women, we are culture, we are tradition, we are land autonomy, we are protectors and the guarantee that we conserve Mother Nature."
“Now we are in the peace process in Colombia, and women’s voices are very important for this.”
"We have fought for this topic [political participation] a lot because we haven’t been able to achieve it yet, but we keep going.
“Women are identified as representing the territory, so women are sacred”
"We, the Arhuaco women have great importance."
