THE Global gathering of Women Pastoralists was attended by over 160 women from 32 countries in India in November 2010. Regardless of what was being discuseed, they looked at the issue holistically, the inclusion of all genders, but still recognising the importance of the women’s perspective. At the end of the meeting a Declaration was formed presenting practical solutions to the issues that affect them. They are part of a world wide community of pastoralists peoples that is 300 million strong.
Michael Benanav, author and world renown photographer’s article can be read here .Further information about this meeting.