Clique aqui para Português Armed with an evolving blend of journalism and technology, previously marginalized citizens have newfound capacity to make their voices heard among residents of their communities and among the general public. This […]
Clique aqui para Português Three months after the assassination of human rights defender and city councillor Marielle Franco, Amnesty International held a protest yesterday, June 13, in front of the Rio de Janeiro’s Prosecutor’s Office. The […]
Clique aqui para Português On Friday, May 18, members of the Popular Council held their second demonstration of the year outside the mayor’s headquarters at Palácio da Cidade in Botafogo. Approximately 40 demonstrators—residents and allies of […]
Clique aqui para Português Rolé dos Favelados (Stroll of the Favelados) is a guided tour led by community activist and tourist guide Cosme “O Favelado” Felippsen, often in partnership with other favela activists. The aim of […]
Clique aqui para Português Last Thursday, May 17, indigenous peoples of the state of Rio inaugurated the State Council for Indigenous Rights (Conselho Estadual dos Direitos Indígenas, CEDIND) at the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) building in […]