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Empowerment of women as key agents for an ecologically and socially just transformation in Amazonia In rural Amazonia, women from traditional communities, such as quilombolas, play a crucial role in preserving the rainforest through their knowledge, culture, and eco-friendly production practices. However, they face challenges in maintaining these roles due to social and economic barriers. In urban areas, women who collect recyclable materials help reduce the need for extracting natural resources, contributing to climate change adaptation. Despite their important contributions, women in Brazil often experience unfair treatment in terms of income and political participation, and they often face gender-based violence. The Ministry of Women has integrated strategic elements for gender equality into policymaking and implemented strategies to support quilombola women and collectors of recycling materials in achieving equal social, political, and economic participation. |
