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February 11 marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day to celebrate the contributions that Indigenous women and girls make to the fields of science and technology. It is also a movement that aims to promote the full and equal participation of women and girls in the scientific community. Integral to this movement are Indigenous women who are the holders of generations of Traditional Knowledge and the best stewards of biodiversity.

Por Pierre Castro Rosado and Víctor Segura Lapouble

El pueblo kakataibo habita a lo largo de los ríos Aguaytía, San Alejandro y Sungaroyacu en los departamentos de Ucayali y Huánuco en el centro este del Perú. Se presume que los Pueblos Indígenas de esta zona, documentados inicialmente por misioneros entre 1727 y 1736 y quienes los llamaron Carapachos, son los actuales kakataibo. 

By Nati Garcia (Maya Mam, CS Staff)

World Soil Day is held annually on December 5 as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources. For generations, Indigenous Peoples have shaped landscapes through a reciprocal relationship with the land, thus preserving healthy ecosystems. The connection to the land is mutually tied with Indigenous worldviews. Supporting traditional farming for Indigenous communities is vital. 

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