Julia Chuñil, an Indigenous leader in Chile, disappeared after venturing into the forest, sparking a desperate search.
Her case exemplifies the alarming number of land and environmental defenders killed or missing globally – a third being Indigenous.
These communities, despite their small population size, bear the brunt of violence stemming from land conflicts and exploitation.
The Global Witness report highlights the urgent need for government action to protect defenders and hold perpetrators accountable.
