Sister Dorothy Stang, a Catholic nun from the United States, moved to the Brazilian Amazon to help poor farmers and protect the rainforest. For over 30 years, she advocated for sustainable farming and indigenous rights. She was assassinated by hired gunmen in 2005 due to her efforts to oppose illegal logging and land seizures.
Quotes:<blockquote>“The death of the forest is the end of our life.”</blockquote> <cite>— Sister Dorothy Stang</cite> <blockquote>“If something isn’t done, this forest will be destroyed and all these people will die with it.”</blockquote> <cite>— Sister Dorothy Stang</cite> <blockquote>“We have to stand up for the land. The earth is crying out for justice.”</blockquote> <cite>— Sister Dorothy Stang</cite>
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