Indigenous people raise awareness about their missing and murdered

Indigenous communities across North America are calling for sustained action against violence, particularly towards women and girls, highlighted during Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day. Through various activities, including prayer walks and self-defense classes, they advocate for improved law enforcement cooperation to address the 4,300 open FBI cases related to missing individuals. The urgency is underscored by personal stories of loss and the need for education on bodily autonomy and safety in a context where Indigenous women face homicide rates more than twice the national average.

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