Calls Grow to Protect Amazon Defender Olivia Bisa
Advocates are rallying behind an Indigenous territorial leader, pressing for the safeguards that would let her continue her work in peace.
There is a determined push under way to secure protection for Olivia Bisa, an Indigenous defender who has stood up for her territory in the Amazon.
Following a fresh attack, supporters are calling for urgent measures so that Olivia and others like her can carry on their work safely.
At the heart of the appeal is a simple hope: that Olivia and her family should not have to leave their daily lives behind simply because she defends her land.
The campaign is being led by Amazon Watch, an Ecoflix partner, which has drawn attention to her situation and to the wider need to protect those who safeguard the Amazon.
Defenders like Olivia play a vital role in protecting one of the world's most important ecosystems, often at personal risk.
By amplifying her story and demanding concrete protections, the organization is working to ensure she can keep defending her territory without fear.
The focus now is firmly on the response — building the support and safeguards that would allow Olivia to remain in her community and continue the work she has chosen.
You can watch the story to learn more about the defenders standing guard over the Amazon and the efforts to keep them safe.