TITLE:
Beyond the Huts: Public Policies for the Protection of Indigenous Communities in the State of Mato Grosso-Brazil
AUTHORS:
Gabriela Trentin Zandoná
KEYWORDS:
Indigenous Communities, Human Rights, Public Policies, Intersectorality, Mato Grosso
JOURNAL NAME:
Beijing Law Review,
Vol.15 No.4,
December
19,
2024
ABSTRACT: This article aims to analyze public policies focused on the protection of indigenous peoples in the state of Mato Grosso-Brazil, assessing their effectiveness. The research addresses the intersectorality of actions directed towards this population, as well as the challenges and impacts of implementing these policies. The study utilizes bibliographic sources and data provided by the Legislative Assembly and the Fundação Nacional dos Povos Indígenas (FUNAI), exploring government initiatives in guaranteeing and protecting the fundamental rights of the indigenous population. Furthermore, the study presents suggestions for improving and enhancing the effectiveness of state regulations, ensuring the safeguarding of indigenous communities and respecting them in their fullest form.