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Women Embrace Trees, Spark Chipko Movement in 1974

3/26/2025

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On March 26, 1974, Gaura Devi and 27 courageous women in Reni, India, embraced trees to thwart loggers, igniting the Chipko movement. This powerful act of non-violence not only showcased women's strength in environmental activism but also earned the Right Livelihood Award in 1987, celebrating their unwavering commitment to forest conservation.

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Story summary

On March 26, 1974, Gaura Devi and 27 courageous women in Reni, India, embraced trees to thwart loggers, igniting the Chipko movement. This powerful act of non-violence not only showcased women's strength in environmental activism but also earned the Right Livelihood Award in 1987, celebrating their unwavering commitment to forest conservation.