Objetivos e público alvo
The “Women Protectors of the Land” project aims to strengthen the safety of Indigenous women of AMIPA, who act in defense of human rights and in the protection of the Arapiun territory. The actions include the improvement of security for the organization’s headquarters (construction of a wall, installation of cameras, solar energy, and communications), training in physical and emotional security, and psychosocial support to women victimized by violence. The priority target group is Indigenous women from Esperança Village and the six villages in the territory, who face constant threats from woodcutters, hunters, and illegal fishers.
Contexto
AMIPA acts in a land marked by environmental and social conflicts, with frequent invasions by woodcutters, hunters, and illegal fishers. Indigenous women, especially leaders, suffer threats of death, sexual violence, and intimidation. The association’s president and other leaders have been the target of attacks, including animal killings as a form of intimidation. The organization’s headquarters, located in Esperança Village, lack basic security infrastructure, such as electricity and communications, which limits its capacity to protect the women and violence victims.
Sobre a Organização
Founded to strengthen the actions of Indigenous women from Esperança Village, AMIPA promotes female empowerment, cultural preservation, and the land’s defense. The association conducts workshops, meetings, and awareness campaigns, as well as working on the production of booklets about Indigenous women’s rights and the fight against climate change. It takes part in networks such as The Tapajós Arapiuns Indigenous Council (CITA) and the Brazilian Amazon Indigenous Organization Network (COIAB).
