Representatives of various organizations committed to sustainable development in Pucallpa and Huánuco met on February 5 and 6 in Pucallpa to participate in an enriching Intercultural Dialogue Workshop with a Gender Approach. This meeting provided an exchange of knowledge, experiences and training on fundamental concepts such as gender and racial stereotypes, as well as the barriers faced by women and indigenous peoples in their access to and participation in local businesses and initiatives.
Gender and intercultural approaches are fundamental tools for identifying and addressing unequal relations and recognition among diverse social groups. In addition, the workshop highlighted the importance of developing intercultural skills, such as tolerance, flexibility and empathy, to promote harmonious and respectful coexistence among different ethnic and cultural groups.
“In the country there is pollution, problems linked to indigenous peoples and women, but there is a lot of centralization. If we don’t solve them, we will never be able to talk about true equality.”
For this reason, the workshop emphasized the need to mainstream gender and intercultural approaches in the various projects and initiatives, recognizing diversity, promoting comprehensiveness, institutionalizing inclusive practices and guaranteeing equal opportunities for all people.
Workshop participants were partners of Conservation International Peru and the Amazon Business Alliance, an initiative led by USAID, the Government of Canada and Conservation International Peru, which promotes sustainable business in the Peruvian Amazon.
The training provided a crucial space to reflect on the importance of promoting equality and diversity in all spheres of society, as well as to strengthen the skills and tools needed to move towards a more inclusive and just future for all. Leslie Tuse, PNAPU-Sernanp representative, noted.
“This workshop has allowed us to learn new approaches and deepen our understanding of the importance of women. Many times the gap makes it difficult for women to participate in these spaces or workshops, so we are here to bring change.”
Finally, the meeting culminated with the delivery of the Relationship Guide to all participating partners, a tool developed by the Business Alliance for the Amazon to promote the participation of the local population in sustainable business.
