#Repost via @amazonwatch ・・・ Moments age, on #InternationalWomensDay women from 7 different Amazonian indigenous nations began a march in Ecuador against new oil blocks in the rainforest. They call on their government and the international community to respect their rights: "We stand for our family's our planet and the rights of nature!” "They want to criminalize me for defending my territory." "Don’t threaten the rights of indigenous women, uncontacted peoples and activists!" "We women are at the front, demanding that they respect our indigenous rights, our territory, and our rainforest." At the very same time, Chinese oil company Andes Petroleum began to enter the Sápara territory in violation of their rights. Sápara representatives are now delivering a formal protest letter in response to this illegal entry onto their lands. Please support these women fighting for the survival of their culture and the protection of the Amazon rainforest. Call the embassy of China and tell them to stay out of Sápara territory. ACT TODAY: "If Andes Petroleum enters Sápara territory, they'll destroy our people." - Gloria Ushigua #DontDrillTheAmazon #Keepintheground #MujeresPorLaSelva #IWD2016