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27th Favela University Forum Meeting in Manguinhos Debates Health Promotion and Knowledge Production by Young Favela Researchers

By Vinícius Ribeiro • Translation by Cristina Fornara • May 29, 2023

Clique aqui para Português On March 18, 2023, Espaço Casa Viva in the favela of Manguinhos hosted the 27th meeting of the Favela University Forum, with the theme “Health Promotion and Knowledge Production—Young Researchers in […]

Protagonists Zézé and João acted by Kamilla Neves and Anderson Barreto respectively. Photo: Leonardo Lopes (Peneira)
Event Reports

‘Pasmado’ Play Reclaims the Memory of a Forgotten Favela Removed from Botafogo in the 1960s

By Angus Beazley, Felix Foot • March 20, 2023

Clique aqui para Português Pasmado is a new play exploring residents’ experiences of the forced eviction of the Pasmado favela, formerly located in the Rio de Janeiro South Zone neighborhood of Botafogo, during the 1960s. The […]

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‘There Are Many More in the Woods!’ Say Favela Residents Following Massacre That Killed 23 #VoicesFromSocialMedia

By Tatiana Lima • Translation by Staff • May 30, 2022

Clique aqui para Português So far, the Vila Cruzeiro Massacre in the favelas of Complexo da Penha has left 23 dead and at least 7 wounded. According to local sources, who will not be identified, the […]

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A Pyramidal Approach to Rio’s Favelas, Part 6: Bridging the Gap, Inclusion, Equity and Self-esteem

By Natalia Meléndez Fuentes • September 28, 2021

Clique aqui para Português This is the final article in a six-part series on the application of Meléndez’s Pyramid for Favela Upgrading to the city of Rio de Janeiro and its favelas. This pyramidal concept was conceived by the […]

Realengo residents protest against the occupation of the place with condominiums. Photo by: Roberto Moreyra/Roberto Moreyra
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After Long Dispute, Green Space Project ‘100% Realengo Park’ is Approved

By Pilar Boyero • February 25, 2021

Clique aqui para Português This is our most recent article in a series created in partnership with the Behner Stiefel Center for Brazilian Studies at San Diego State University, to produce articles for the Digital Brazil Project on human rights and […]

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