Indigenous peoples demand priority in protection
According to data from the 2022 Census conducted by the Brazilian government´s statistics agency IBGE, Brazil is home to approximately 1.7 million self-declared indigenous individuals belonging to 305 ethnic groups. This population accounts for 0.83 percent of the country's total population.On the occasion of Indigenous Peoples Day next Friday (Apr. 19), national indigenous authority Funai is promoting Indigenous April 2024 throughout the month. This initiative encompasses a spectrum of activities, including exhibitions, fairs, citizenship drives, and inclusion efforts tailored for traditional communities. These endeavors aim to honor cultures and ancestry while also commemorating the resilience and ongoing struggles of this segment of the Brazilian population. Earlier this week, Joenia ...