I want people to wake up': Nemonte Nenquimo on growing up in the rainforest and her fight to save it
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from www.theguardian.com8 months ago
Nenquimo co-founded the Ceibo Alliance to fight for indigenous territories' rights, winning awards & taking Ecuadorian gov't to court successfully.
www.theguardian.comhttps://www.theguardian.com/books/article/2024/may/25/i-want-people-to-wake-up-nemonte-nenquimo-on-growing-up-in-the-rainforest-and-her-fight-to-save-it
She led a campaign protecting Yasuni national park from drilling, becoming the first female leader of Waorani people and gaining global attention and support.
www.theguardian.comhttps://www.theguardian.com/books/article/2024/may/25/i-want-people-to-wake-up-nemonte-nenquimo-on-growing-up-in-the-rainforest-and-her-fight-to-save-it
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