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Meet a Favela Griot, Carlos Duque, Whose Story of Struggle Against 1960s Evictions Led the Way for Favela Resident Organizing

By Barbara Nascimento • Translation by Staff • July 3, 2024

Clique aqui para Português This article is part of RioOnWatch‘s series on Memories of Favela Power, which documents and celebrates the history of Rio de Janeiro’s favelas through narratives and reports from residents’ collective memory, in […]

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Water Justice in Rocinha: Chronic Water Shortages, a Constant Battle

By Fernando Gomes, Karen Fontoura, Rodrigo Silva • Translation by Hannah McKenzie • January 16, 2024

Clique aqui para Português This is the first in a series of articles on water justice in the favelas resulting from the course “Climate Justice in Community Journalism: From Pitching to Writing.” The course, conducted […]

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Brazil’s Catholic Church as an Ally: Favelas Pastoral Committee Celebrates 46 Years Defending Housing Rights in Rio de Janeiro

By Mario Brum • Translation by Staff • October 25, 2023

Clique aqui para Português In 2023, the Favelas Pastoral Committee celebrates its 46th anniversary. A Catholic Church institution, the Pastoral Committee holds a rich history of supporting the struggles of Rio de Janeiro’s favela residents. A […]

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Favela Climate Memory Circles, Part 2: Sankofa Museum in Rocinha Shows That ‘When We Fight Together, We Win’

By Leonardo Coelho • Translation by Mikayla Ribeiro • September 26, 2023

Clique aqui para Português On June 17, 2023, Rio de Janeiro’s Sustainable Favela Network (SFN)* launched its Favela Climate Memory Exhibition, the culmination of five day-long climate memory circles held by favela community museums between January and March. […]

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Educational Event Celebrates the ‘Old Guard’ Who Led the Resistance Against Evictions 45 Years Ago in Vidigal [IMAGES]

By Mariana Gomes • Translation by Staff • November 22, 2022

Clique aqui para Português On October 14, 2022, youth from the Almirante Tamandaré State School got together to hear from older residents who fought against evictions in the favela of Vidigal during the military dictatorship […]

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