Opinion editorial03/06/2020 Opinion: Democracy at risk Read article by Theo Dias, president of Conectas' Deliberative Council, and Juana Kweitel, executive-director of the organization.
News02/06/2020 DURING PANDEMIC, UN RAISES QUESTIONS ON POLICE VIOLENCE AND THE COMBAT OF TORTURE IN BRAZIL The Committee on Forced Disappearances has listed a series of issues to be clarified by the Brazilian government regarding its commitment to confront institutional violence
Event02/06/2020 LIVE BROADCAST: POLICE VIOLENCE AGAINST BLACK PEOPLE IN BRAZIL AND THE USA Watch a live chat between Thiago Amparo (FGV-SP) and Gabriel Sampaio (Conectas) on Thursday (4)
News02/06/2020 Yanomami and Ye’kwana leaders launch global campaign #MinersOutCovidOut Vulnerable to the pandemic, indigenous tribes demand from the federal government the removal of more than 20,000 gold miners from their territory
News01/06/2020 Decree closing border challenged in court for discriminating against people coming from Venezuela Federal Public Defender’s Office files lawsuit against the measure
Joint statement29/05/2020 Civil society requests remote participation at UN’s in-person sessions Human Rights Council decides to resume meeting normally at headquarters in Geneva
Joint statement27/05/2020 Groups from around the world call on IMF for anti-corruption measures In a letter, organizations ask the Fund to strengthen its monitoring of emergency loans to combat coronavirus
Joint statement27/05/2020 Committee determines refugee recognition for 722 children Organizations want details of this extraordinary decision in favor of Venezuelans