Ehuana Yaira Yanomami and Patricia Gualinga are Indigenous leaders who amplify their powerful voices across the world for a greater cause: the protection of the Amazon rainforest. I met both for the first time during their talks at Rainforest is Female, an event held at the CCCB (Centre of Contemporary Culture of Barcelona) in Spain at the end of last year.
Each, with their unique story, has become a symbol of courage, inspiring individuals far beyond the borders of their communities. Their words carry the strength of those who not only live in the Amazon, but also recognise her soul and her ...
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