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Why are young Indigenous Embera taking their lives in Colombia?

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Embera elders often blame malevolent spirits for the deaths of young people, having no word for suicide in their language. Ilsa Banuvi, who was raised between Indigenous tradition and modern society, spearheads organisations that seek to reinforce identity while also recognising the need to adapt.

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Why are young Indigenous Embera taking their lives in Colombia?

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