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| Global coverage of the newly-released photos has pushed the Peruvian government into action © Gleison Miranda/FUNAI/Survival |
Peru’s authorities have announced that they will work together with Brazil to stop loggers entering isolated Indians’ territory along the two countries’ joint border.
The move is the first success of Survival’s campaign to protect the uncontacted Indians of the Peru-Brazil border.
Global coverage of the newly-released photos made public this week has pushed the Peruvian government into action.
In a statement released February 2nd, Peru’s Foreign Ministry announced that they will ‘establish contact with Brazil’s FUNAI institute [Department of Indian Affairs]… to preserve these peoples and avoid the incursion of illegal loggers and the depredation of the Amazon.’
Survival’s Director Stephen Corry said today, ‘This is a really encouraging first step, let’s hope their declared intention turns into real action quickly.’
Act now to help the Uncontacted Indians of Brazil
Your support is vital if the Uncontacted Indians of Brazil are to survive. There are many ways you can help.
- Writing a letter to Brazil’s President about the threat from the Madeira River Dams is a quick and simple way to let the government know of your concern.
- Donate to the campaign for the Uncontacted Indians of Brazil (and other Survival campaigns).
- Write to your MP or MEP (UK) or Senators and members of Congress (US).
- Write to your local Brazilian high commission or embassy.
- If you want to get more involved, contact Survival…
