Discrimination is a form of violence. Indigenous women must confront discrimination every day where they work and in their home lives. People think that we are unable to form opinions or make decisions. When we apply for jobs, we are rejected because we are Indigenous. We are used for nothing more than badly paid domestic work.
Indigenous women are more subject to poverty.
Our men often have to migrate, and we women are left with difficult situations, including the sole responsibility for our homes and for our children's education. Although Indigenous women work, there is no recognition of their efforts. We demand that the general policies of financial institutions respect the existing conventions on the human rights of women and Indigenous peoples. As Indigenous women from throughout the world gathered here to celebrate the World March, we are convinced that our demands will be met. No to violence.