# VII International Summit of Indigenous Women of Abya Yala > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vii-international-summit-of-indigenous-women-of-abya-yala > Updated: 2026-10-25T01:01:44.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. The VII International Summit of Indigenous Women of Abya Yala took place in Asunción, Paraguay, from October 15 to 20, 2026. Organized by the Organization of Peasant and Indigenous Women (Conamuri) of Paraguay, the event brought together representatives from nine countries, including Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, Peru, the United States, El Salvador, Argentina, Colombia, and Paraguay. Under the theme ‘Ñandereko Arandu: Living from Wisdom’, the summit focused on sharing experiences of struggle and building a collective agenda to address threats to indigenous communities, bodies, and territories. Participants addressed issues such as territorial dispossession, racism, and violence. The summit concluded with a final declaration emphasizing food sovereignty, the protection of native seeds, water rights, and agroecology. Leaders also called for access to dignified housing and quality healthcare, the eradication of discrimination, and the guarantee of rights for indigenous and peasant women to live free from violence. The assembly advocated for the recognition of indigenous self-governance and traditional knowledge. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-25: Indigenous women leaders convene in Asunción to defend territories Indigenous women leaders from across Latin America met in Asunción to establish a continental agenda for territorial defense, food sovereignty, and the protection of cultural rights. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indigenous-women-leaders-convene-in-asuncin-to-defend-territories ### 2026-10-16: Paraguay hosts VII International Summit of Indigenous Women of Abya Yala The VII International Summit of Indigenous Women of Abya Yala is taking place in Asunción, Paraguay, gathering women from nine countries to address communal threats and build a collective political agenda. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paraguay-hosts-vii-international-summit-of-indigenous-women-of-abya-yala --- Cite as: VII International Summit of Indigenous Women of Abya Yala. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vii-international-summit-of-indigenous-women-of-abya-yala