Organizations criticize the end of the program for rural women in Chile
The National Association of Rural and Indigenous Women (ANAMURI) has expressed its strong rejection following the announcement of the closure of the Rural Women's Program. This decision has generated great concern among female farmworkers, who consider that the measure represents a step backward in the fight for their rights and economic development.
The Rural Women's Program has been fundamental for years in supporting thousands of women in isolated areas of the country. Through this project, participants received technical training, financial aid, and tools to improve their agricultural ventures. For many of them, this program was the only way to access State resources and improve their quality of life.
ANAMURI describes the termination of this initiative as a "serious setback." According to the organization, the end of the program will directly affect women's autonomy and could increase poverty levels in rural areas. They argue that rural women face unique difficulties that require specific and constant public policies to reduce gender inequality.
In addition to the economic impact, organization representatives highlight that the program fostered community participation and organization. By losing this training space, rural women also lose an important support network to face current challenges, such as the effects of climate change and the lack of access to land ownership.
For now, various social organizations have asked the authorities to reconsider this decision and seek alternatives so as not to leave rural workers without protection. The debate over the future of rural development and the essential role of women in agriculture continues to be a central theme in the country's social agenda.