Clique aqui para Português The criminalization of poverty is a global phenomenon of mistreatment and prejudice faced by the poorest members of society due to their economic circumstances, often influenced by and perpetuating racism and other forms of discrimination. […]
Clique aqui para Português Over the coming week, a range of anti-Olympics protest events will take place across Rio de Janeiro, culminating in a large demonstration during the opening ceremony on Friday August 5. Under […]
Clique aqui para Português Documentary film The Fighter tells the story of Vila Autódromo, the favela that borders the Olympic Park in Barra da Tijuca in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro, through the eyes […]
Clique aqui para Português Amnesty International Brazil organized a surprise action early on Wednesday morning, July 27 to protest the increase in police killings in the lead up to the 2016 Olympics Games. At precisely 10am, a group of demonstrators […]
Clique aqui para Português Last week a delegation from the Black Lives Matter movement joined with activist groups based in Rio de Janeiro for a series of events under the name “Julho Negro” or “Black July.” […]