The Munduruku are calling for the demarcation of their lands in defense of the Amazon and against destructive mining.
Your solidarity was crucial in their most recent struggle: The Muduruku’s resistance against British mining company Anglo-American led to a halt in its potential mining operations. But the threats continue, and they need your support once more.
Alessandra Korap Munduruku was recently awarded the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize in recognition of her longstanding and extraordinary collective activism in defense of the Amazon rainforest and the rights of Indigenous peoples. We must use this momentum to amplify the Munduruku calls from the ground and secure their next victory!
They have successfully pushed the Brazilian government to complete the first step in declaring their ancestral lands as protected Indigenous Territories. Achieving demarcation of their lands is crucial toward permanently protecting their rights and the Amazon rainforest.
Sign the letter urging President Lula da Silva to complete the final step and officially declare Munduruku lands as protected Indigenous Territories!
|