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"I am not free while any woman is unfree, even when her shackles are very different from my own."
-Audre Lorde
International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8th of every year, provides a space to take stock of the economic, cultural, and political accomplishments of women around the world. It also gives us occasion to acknowledge the long road ahead to reach equality of opportunity for all genders. Indigenous women, due to intersecting oppressions of gender, race, and access to resources, face unique challenges in fighting for equality. The perspectives and inclusion of Indigenous women is essential to gender equality worldwide.
Using community radio as a tool, we invite you to celebrate Women's Day on March 8th by bringing Indigenous women's perspectives to the airwaves. The following programs are free for you to listen to, download, and broadcast!
In a new radio program on the history of International Women's Day and its relevance to Indigenous women, IRR Producer Shaldon Ferris (KhoiSan) interviews Avexnim Cojti (Maya K'iche') about her experiences, the obstacles to gender equity in Guatemala, and the unique perspective the women of her community have to contribute to discussions of gender on the international level.
One year ago, Berta Cáceres was assassinated for the crime of speaking truth to power. As an outspoken female Indigenous activist, Cáceres was a thorn in the side of governments and corporations alike that hoped to cut humanitarian and environmental corners in search of profit. IRR producer Avexnim Cojti (Maya K'iche') investigates legacies of Indigenous human rights activists in the context of Cáceres' murder and current events. Hear from eight prominent Indigenous activists in this new half-hour segment.
Additional Resources
The Economist: Why Latin America is the deadliest place for
environmentalists. Indian Law Resource Center: Congressional Resolution aimed at
creating awareness on missing and murdered American Indian and Alaska Native women. Browse our full collection of radio programs in English and 34 other languages here.
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