Land is Life’s Indigenous Women’s Program supports Indigenous women in the Americas, Africa, Asia and the Pacific, prioritizing organizations and communities that have little or no access to funding and other support.
The Program provides comprehensive support to Indigenous women by building the capacity and sustainability of Indigenous women’s organizations; strengthening the effective and meaningful participation of Indigenous women in international fora and policy-making processes concerning land and resource rights, global climate change, environment, human rights, and development; facilitating platforms for Indigenous women that allow them to share and exchange experiences and create collaborative efforts to defend and advocate for their rights and well-being; empowering Indigenous women economically, socially and politically; and fostering the next generation of Indigenous women leaders.
Directly supporting the work of women-led Indigenous organizations by providing core funding, technical and fundraising support, and capacity building.
Funding for medical, psychological and spiritual assistance/protection from Western doctors as well as traditional healers for Indigenous Peoples’ right defenders who have been harmed or are being threatened as a result of their human rights activities.
Coordinating regional and international meetings of Indigenous women; supporting regional and international networks.
Our Fellowship is helping to nurture the next generation of Indigenous women leaders by supporting Indigenous women who are taking innovative actions that contribute to gender equality, the well-being of their communities, and the recognition of their land and resource rights. This year, five fellowships have been awarded. Each fellow is committed to: 1) carrying out a community project, 2) developing and supporting local and regional networks, 3) building capacity in their communities to advance the rights of Indigenous women and girls. Fellows receive a monthly stipend, funding for their community project, capacity building, and administrative support to ensure the success of their work
Meet the 2024 Indigenous Women Fellows
The Indigenous Womens’ Program stands as a formidable force in championing the defense and assertion of Indigenous Peoples’ collective rights, and has been a catalyst for progress in the following areas:
Empowering Indigenous women to lead sustainable community projects, fostering positive change and improving overall well-being within their communities.
Establishing strong local and regional networks, facilitating knowledge exchange and creating a supportive community for ongoing empowerment.
Amplifying the voices of Indigenous women in international fora, advocating for their rights in pivotal areas such as land and resource rights, climate change, biodiversity conservation, human rights, and development.
From the 8th to the 12th of March, Land is Life held a training session for Indigenous women as part of its ongoing Indigenous Women’s Program. The event, organized in
‘Voluntary trust’ legislation discussed in Senate. While the Ayoreo Indigenous People have title to half their traditional territory, draft legislation introduced by a group of government senators would establish a
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