On International Indigenous Women's Day, the Peruvian government reaffirmed its commitment to continuing to bring State services closer to native women.
Likewise, it recognized their contribution to the building of our nation, their role as pillars of their communities, as well as their efforts to preserve and defend their peoples' identity.
Today, September 5, International Indigenous Women's Day is celebrated to recognize and promote the effective participation and contribution of native women to the development of their communities.
The Presidency of the Republic emphasized that 3 million Peruvian women self-identify as belonging to one of the 55 indigenous or native peoples, according to the INEI.
Similarly, the Head of State noted that more than 900,000 indigenous women are part of the social programs of the Ministry of Development and Social Inclusion (Midis).
On this occasion,
the Ministry of Culture also recognized the leadership and legacy of more than 3 million indigenous or native women in Peru who, with their knowledge and values, are building the country's future.