The indigenous women fighting for change in Southern Rajasthan

Aimee Shirley — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 09:45:47 +0000

Indigenous people in India, Adivasi, as they are collectively known, have been losing their natural environment, namely the forests. In Southern Rajasthan, the consequence of a lost livelihood is male migration. Women who stay behind face discrimination as well as heavy workload. Yet, they also become empowered. Decades ago, indigenous people in Southern Rajasthan used

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In Oaxaca, food is keeping indigenous cultures alive

root — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 14:25:06 +0000

In the rural town of Nejapa de Madero thick, grey clouds and heavy rain create an apocalyptic-like atmosphere. Swarms of insects fly in the air adding to the foreboding disquiet of this southwestern region of Mexico. “These are chicatanas,” says farmer Manuel Lorenzo, who has lived in the Oaxacan region all of his life, as

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The indigenous women fighting for change in Southern Rajasthan

In Oaxaca, food is keeping indigenous cultures alive