Full Name
Fany Kuiru
Job Title
General Coordinator
Company/Affiliation
Coordinating Body of Indigenous Organizations of the Amazon Basin (COICA)
Speaker Bio
Fany Kuiru is an Indigenous leader from the Uitoto people of the Colombian Amazon. She has dedicated her life to defending Indigenous rights, territories, and cultural preservation. As a lawyer specializing in Indigenous law, she advocates for environmental justice, gender equality, and self-determination for Amazonian communities. She has held key roles in organizations like COICA (Coordinator of Indigenous Organizations of the Amazon Basin), working to strengthen Indigenous governance and resist extractive industries. A prominent voice in international forums, Fany emphasizes the vital role of Indigenous knowledge in combating climate change and protecting biodiversity. Her leadership inspires the next generation of Indigenous activists.
Fany Kuiru