#OnThisDay, 26 Mar 1974, Gaura Devi and 27 village women prevent the logging of trees in the village of Rini in the Himalayas. They confront armed men from the lumber company and hug the trees to stop them being felled.
https://carvehername.org.uk/women-fighting-deforestation-gaura-devi/
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https://carvehername.org.uk/women-fighting-deforestation-gaura-devi/
#WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory#Histodons
Gaura Devi and other women fighting deforestation - Carve Her Name
In March 1974, women fighting deforestation took action to protect the trees above their village. We learn more about them and others.Mags (Carve Her Name)
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