Federacion de Comunidades Nativas del Bajo Ucayali (FECONBU)

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Organization

Federacion de Comunidades Nativas del Bajo Ucayali (FECONBU)

FECONBU was established in 1980 to defend and promote the rights of the indigenous peoples of the Peruvian Amazon. Representing 1,400 indigenous communities, FECONBU’s principal objectives include: pursuing legal title of indigenous territories; developing opportunities for bi-lingual and bi-cultural education; improving health within the indigenous population; and promoting gender equality.

Project

Advocacy School for Amazonian Leaders

To promote political participation through the indigenous advocacy Senen Soi School by building leadership, advocacy and policy skills, and to design advocacy strategies to force extractive industries to respect indigenous rights through outreach activities and social mobilization.