In Colombia, the Amazon's best defense is a woman with a land title and a refusal to back down.
Women Defenders of the Colombian Amazon
Colombia is among the deadliest countries for environmental defenders. Women are leading the fight to protect the Amazon, reviving ancestral land stewardship while confronting armed groups and illegal miners. Mongabay's special issue profiles these courageous guardians of nature and culture.
Source: Women Defenders of the Colombian Amazon — Mongabay Conservation
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