ALETA BAUN

                                     ALETA KORNELIA BAUN Aleta Baun is an environmental activist from East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Indonesia, known for her efforts to protect customary forests from destruction caused by mining activities. She is often referred to as "Mama Aleta" by the local community and has become a symbol of resistance against environmental exploitation that harms indigenous people's livelihoods. Aleta Baun’s Struggle Aleta led the Mollo indigenous community in resisting mining companies that exploited their ancestral lands. She faced various challenges, including physical threats and intimidation, but remained steadfast in her fight. One of her most notable peaceful actions was the "weaving protest." In 2006, together with about 150 Mollo indigenous women, Aleta staged a sit-in protest by weaving at the marble mining site for nearly a year. This action gained national and int...