Sônia Guajajara is among the most prominent indigenous leaders of Brazil. For many years, she has been on the forefront of the country’s indigenous and environmental movement. Her work against deforestation and land grabbing in indigenous territories on the national level, has brought her international attention. Sônia regularly participates in international fora, such as the UN Human Rights Council and the UN Climate Negotiations. Sônia’s home lies in the indigenous territory Arariboia in Northeastern Brazil. She coordinates Brazil’s biggest indigenous organisation, the Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (ABIP).
Sônia Guajajara
Indigenous politician and activist, Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (ABIP)
Política indígena y activista, Articulación de los Pueblos Indígenas de Brasil (APIB)
Líder política indígena e ativista, Articulação dos Povos Indígenas do Brasil (APIB)
Brazil
Articulación de los Pueblos Indígenas de Brasil (APIB)
Articulação dos Povos Indígenas do Brasil (APIB)