Janete Carvalho

Janete Carvalho is the Director of Territorial Protection at the Brazilian National Foundation for Indigenous Peoples (Funai), where she has dedicated her career to the protection of uncontacted indigenous communities, such as the Massaco in the Amazon. Carvalho is known for her efforts in safeguarding indigenous lands, ensuring that the autonomy of isolated peoples is respected, and overseeing research initiatives that aim to document their existence and behavior without direct contact. Her work is critical in promoting policies that prevent the detrimental effects of contact with modern society on these vulnerable groups.