Tag: Women’s rights
Peruvian Court Condemns Soldiers Who Committed Crimes Against Humanity
In the 1980s, the military raped Indigenous women in the communities of Manta and Vilca. On Thursday, the First Transitory Superior Criminal Chamber issued a conviction against ten former Peruvian soldiers who raped Indigenous women in Huancavelica between 1984 and 1995. RELATED: Peruvians Ask Inter-American Court to Prevent Impunity in Crimes Against Humanity This crime […]
June 20, 2024
Latin America Leads Discussions on Indigenous Women’s Rights
On Thursday, Latin America is currently at the forefront of discussions to strengthen and adapt the fundamental guarantees for indigenous women to the needs of their geographic area. Related: Brazilian Indigenous People Demand Demarcation of Their Lands In this scenario, the Fund for the Development of Indigenous Peoples (Filac) has an essential role in their […]