Edition: March 2024

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#17April: International Day of Peasant Struggles

2024 started with massive protests of peasant farmers in Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world against destructive agricultural policies. These demonstrations are not limited to seeking fair prices and a dignified life for peasants but also express the need for a society oriented toward a future where peasant agroecology prevails over agribusiness methods and where social justice and the dignity of everyone are ensured. It is imperative to guarantee that no one is forced to leave their land, family, and culture to seek a better life elsewhere while sacrificing their lives to feed their families.

On April 17, we will occupy the streets and all spaces where peasant struggles are left to forcefully reaffirm our peasant path and strengthen food sovereignty in our territories. We strongly urge all members, allies, and supporters of La Via Campesina to mobilize now and throughout April, united in a single solidarity voice to support the struggles of peasants against global crises.

Build Solidarity! Enough with the genocide, evictions and violence!

#8M24 – "With conviction we build Food Sovereignty and we fight against the crisis and violence!"

As part of this day of action, we denounce all kinds of violence, evils of the capitalist and patriarchal system that exploits and oppress women, we manifest against the femicides as the most ruthless expression of violence expressed over the women, childhoods and diversities bodies.

Women from the Landless Workers' Movement mobilize across Brazil

On March 6th, the National Day of Struggle of Landless Women 2024 commenced, concluding on Friday, March 8th, the International Women's Day of Struggle. The MST women rallied in support of rural and urban workers advocating for agrarian reform, while also urging for ongoing mobilization for social justice.

Thailand's anti-dam struggle, role of peasant women in the fight for dignity and livelihoods | Interview

"The latest case, the Pong Khunpet Dam, is an example of how even though the dam construction is complete, the people refuse to move out because the government did not provide them with new land. The dam is not working completely, but they opened the water gate a little, which is causing flooding in the community."

Dominican Republic's Gender Gap is at 70.4%. Feminist Manifesto calls for change

The manifesto highlights ongoing challenges faced by Dominican women, advocating for gender equality and social justice. It condemns violence against women, calls for legislative reforms, and urges political engagement to address systemic inequalities, emphasizing the personal as political.

Chile: ANAMURI held #8M24 event with indigenous and peasant women who are rebuilding since the deadly fires

ANAMURI and allies hosted a solidarity event on March 9th at Cerro Achupallas, Viña del Mar. The event honored the courage of women affected by tragic fires, paid homage to victims, and supported affected families.

Sri Lanka: Proposed regulatory body would impact community savings and credit initiatives

MONLAR denounced the newly proposed Regulatory Authority for Microfinance and Credit, alleging that its over-reaching mandates would criminalize community savings and credit initiatives—with catastrophic consequences for rural women.

The Voices of Palestinian Women

Listening to the voices of Palestinian women is fundamental to understand the historical and current forms of genocide against the Palestinian people. The occupation imposed restrictions on resources, demanding imported products that became very expensive. Palestinian women constitute 78% of the people responsible for agricultural work.

Spain: Only 3 out of 10 Euros from CAP go to Land Managed by Women

According to data from the Spanish Agricultural Guarantee Fund (FEGA), the proportion of CAP aid received by women-owned farms significantly lags behind that of men, with only 27.5% of direct aid and 26.34% of Rural Development aid going to women.

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#8M24 The anti-patriarchal struggles are at the heart of the struggles of peasant women and our movement. Their complexity represented a great challenge that involved all of us, women, men, and diverse identities, facing the latent violence that the countryside experiences due to various systems of oppression.

The Union of Agricultural Work Committees (UAWC) led the initiative to provide aid to Gaza and the West Bank. Support thousands of affected Palestinian families by providing them with food, water, and essential supplies.

This video provided a Haitian perspective on Haiti's history, from the devastating European invasion to its struggle for independence and ongoing resistance against oppression. Inspired by Dessalines and other leaders who led the rebellion against slavery and secured independence in 1804, Haitian peasants rise again to confront neocolonialism and foreign interference, questioning the complicity of the international community in the country's current situation. Join the mobilization by listening to Haitian voices, reflecting on the future of Haiti.