Clique aqui para Português This is the latest contribution to our media watchdog series on the Best and Worst International Reporting on Rio’s favelas, part of RioOnWatch’s ongoing conversation on the media narrative and media portrayal surrounding favelas. The international media […]
Clique aqui para Português The entire world has spent the last two weeks gripped by incredible feats of sporting achievement and superhuman athletic prowess, all occurring right here in Rio de Janeiro. The plethora of […]
Clique aqui para Português A huge sign at the Olympic Park in Barra de Tijuca in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro reads: “The Olympics bring much more than just the Olympics.” What this “much more” […]
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 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.” […]