Sonia Guajajara
Sonia Guajajara is a prominent Brazilian politician and activist, serving as the Minister of Indigenous Peoples in Brazil. She is known for her tireless advocacy for the rights of Indigenous communities, emphasizing the importance of protecting their territories and cultures. Guajajara has been a vocal leader in the fight against deforestation and for the preservation of the Amazon rainforest. Her recent meeting with actress Angelina Jolie highlighted the international attention on Indigenous rights and environmental issues.
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The Minister of Indigenous Peoples emphasized the importance of social mobilization during the announcement.
Após protestos de indígenas, governo revoga decreto de concessão de hidrovias na Amazônia
Brazil· 2026-02-24
Sônia Guajajara, Brazil’s minister of indigenous peoples, claimed that this COP was the largest and best in terms of indigenous participation.
Indigenous people reflect on meaning of their participation in COP30 | World News
Jamaica· 2025-11-29
Sônia Guajajara announced that ten declaratory orders for land demarcation will be published by the Ministry of Justice.
Governo Lula publicará dez portarias para demarcação de Terras Indígenas nos próximos dias; saiba quaisBrazil· 2025-11-18
Sônia Guajajara is the Minister of Indigenous Peoples, ensuring that the funding mechanism is designed to benefit indigenous communities directly.
Dinheiro para quem mantém a floresta em pé: indígenas entre expectativa e ceticismo
Liechtenstein· 2025-11-16
Sonia Guajajara, a longtime Indigenous activist before being appointed a minister by President Lula da Silva, said that countries must recognise the demarcation of Indigenous lands as climate policy.
Indigenous lands must be recognised as part of climate policy, says Brazilian minister | Cop30
United Kingdom· 2025-11-15
Sonia Guajajara is leading an event at COP30 focused on Indigenous peoples' rights and climate action.
How Indigenous Peoples will drive progress at COP30
Guyana· 2025-11-15
Sônia Guajajara, Minister of Indigenous Peoples, participated in the march from atop one of the trucks.
Protesto da Cúpula dos Povos em Belém reúne ministras Marina Silva e Sônia GuajajaraLiechtenstein· 2025-11-15
Sonia Guajajara, the Minister of Indigenous Peoples, affirmed the legitimacy of the protest and discussed land demarcation processes.
COP-30 tem nova manifestação de indígenas contra projetos na AmazôniaLiechtenstein· 2025-11-15
She is the minister of indigenous peoples and involved in negotiations with the Munduruku leaders.
entenda a primeira semana da COP30 em cinco pontosBrazil· 2025-11-15
Sonia Guajajara, the Brazilian Minister of Indigenous Peoples, stated that her country wanted to make the climate event the best COP in terms of indigenous participation.
Manifestantes indígenas se enfrentan con la seguridad en la COP30
Panama· 2025-11-12
Sônia Guajajara, the Minister of Indigenous Peoples, participated in a discussion about environmental protection.
COP-30 tem tentativa de invasão e crítica de governador da Califórnia a TrumpLiechtenstein· 2025-11-12
Brazil's Minister of Indigenous Peoples Sonia Guajajara hailed COP30 as a historic event.
Protesters break into COP30 venue in BrazilUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-12
Sônia Guajajara participated in the event organized by the entity Conservação Ambiental.
COP-30: Gilberto Gil e Cacique Raoni trocam saberes: ‘Consciência de pertencer à natureza’Liechtenstein· 2025-11-12
Sonia Guajajara, the Minister of Indigenous Peoples, is mentioned as a potential candidate.
PSOL pressiona para que Boulos dispute Senado em 2026Brazil· 2025-10-22
Sonia Guajajara is the current minister who was investigated by Marcelo Xavier during his presidency at Funai.
Presidente da Funai na gestão Bolsonaro é condenado a 10 anos por perseguir servidores e indígenas para liberação de obraBrazil· 2025-10-16
Sônia Guajajara is recognized for her powerful role in indigenous rights and environmental activism.
'Se eu abrir mão dos meus sonhos, como vou ensinar meus filhos a perseguir os deles?', diz Marina SilvaBrazil· 2025-07-22
Sonia Guajajara is the Minister of Indigenous Peoples advocating for the rights of traditional communities in the licensing process.
Pressionado, Lula vê governo dividido sobre veto após Câmara afrouxar licenciamento ambientalBrazil· 2025-07-18
Minister Sonia Guajajara received a portfolio without budget or power within the government.
Krenak critica 'desprestígio' dos Povos Originários no governo e vê 'faca no pescoço' de Lula na área ambientalBrazil· 2025-07-03
Sônia Guajajara invited Bruno's wife to take over the directorship of isolated peoples at the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples.
'É a primeira vez que visito as cruzes' no local do crime, diz viúva de indigenista Bruno PereiraBrazil· 2025-06-05
Sonia Guajajara is noted as another admirable minister from the North elected as a deputy in São Paulo.
Faz sentido condenar a Amazônia à pobreza para salvar o clima?Liechtenstein· 2025-06-03
Sônia Guajajara expressed that the reaction against Marina Silva 'hurts' women and the government.
‘Deplorável’, ‘misoginia’ e ‘desrespeito’: governistas reagem a bate-boca entre Marina e senadoresLiechtenstein· 2025-05-28
Sonia Guajajara is mentioned in relation to the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples.
Das mulheres, Lula só quer os votosLiechtenstein· 2025-05-11
Sonia Guajajara is the minister responsible for Indigenous Peoples in the Lula government.
direção não se opõe a Boulos ministro, mas ala minoritária cobra postura crítica a governo LulaBrazil· 2025-05-08
Sonia Guajajara is currently in the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples.
Lula avalia Boulos no Planalto para melhorar elo com movimentos sociais; entenda a articulaçãoLiechtenstein· 2025-05-06
Sônia Guajajara leads the initiative for the inclusion of traditional peoples in climate negotiations.
'É preciso trazer as Big Techs de IA para a solução’Brazil· 2025-04-23Sonia Guajajara, the Minister of Indigenous Peoples, emphasizes the importance of COP30.
Dia da Terra: o último ano em dez boas notícias (e outras nem tanto) | Ambiente
Portugal· 2025-04-22
Angelina Jolie met with Minister Sônia Guajajara of the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples.
Angelina Jolie visita ONG na zona leste de São PauloLiechtenstein· 2025-04-05
Sonia Guajajara is the Brazilian Minister of Indigenous Peoples who met with Angelina Jolie to discuss indigenous rights.
Em visita ao Brasil, Angelina Jolie encontra lideranças de povos indígenas e conversa com ministra Sonia GuajajaraBrazil· 2025-04-05