Africa: Indigenous Women Fight for Their Future, Their Land, Rights & Self-Determination

[IPS] Quezon City, Philippines -- Throughout history, Indigenous Women have made remarkable contributions to forwarding the aspirations of their communities for self-determination. Amid the compounded burdens they face as Indigenous Peoples, as women and an oppressed class, let us recognize and celebrate the bravery of Indigenous Women as they strive and inspire with their courage, heritage, leadership and knowledge.