We concentrated our energy on the men as they were seen as the main income earners. This meeting is only the beginning of the process. From now on all environmental NGOs will have to deal with women as women are already organizing and looking for money and support. The enthusiastic audience greeted the closing remarks of Silvia Teran, the Conference coordinator, with a heartfelt response. Women's empowerment is necessary and empowerment for indigenous people is necessary.
Mayan women suffer from triple discrimination being women, indigenous and poor.
In one strike they can get rid of these. During this Congress they spoke up to express their projects to ensure their hopes and dreams. Programme plan to replicate the Congress in the countries of Belize, Guatemala and other states of Mexico.