“Boys wear blue and girls wear pink,” says newly-appointed Women, Family and Human Rights Minister
Besides the changes he made involving the creation and regulation of Brazil’s indigenous territories,…
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Militia groups concerned over her interference in land disputes deemed responsible for Marielle Franco’s assassination
Rio de Janeiro city councillor Marielle Franco was killed by militiamen who believed she could have…
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Marielle Franco’s sister speaks out against Bolsonaro’s stance on minorities
Anielle Franco, the sister of late Rio city councillor Marielle Franco – who was murdered in March…
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First transgender São Paulo state representative elected in this year’s elections
Amidst discussions of sexism, misogyny and #NotHim, this year’s general elections in Brazil have made…
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Photograph of gay couple’s kiss at Rio’s Sugarloaf Mountain generates controversy
Rio de Janeiro is a city that does not fall short of photo opportunities. In fact, its cityscape is…
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Brazil celebrates signing of National Pact Against LGBTphobic Violence
Brazil’s LGBT community is currently celebrating an important victory as a National Pact Against LGBTphobic…
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“How many more need to die for this war to be over?”: Marielle Franco’s murder over a month on
Marielle Franco was black, bisexual and grew up in Rio de Janeiro’s Maré favela. Through her work…
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Far right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro charged with “hate speech”
Right-wing presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro has been charged by Brazil’s attorney general for…
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