Brazil wins seat on UN Human Rights Council
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Inside the Pedrinhas Complex: a symbol of the collapse of the prison system
The work of NGOs like Conectas, who inspect and monitor activities in places like the Pedrinhas complex shows that a safer society depends on the application of and respect for basic human rights.
16TH International Human Rights Colloquium gathers activists
Event staged by Conectas shared the working strategies of human rights defenders from around the world
Vladimir Herzog Award 2019: The list of Winners
Awards to be presented on 24 October, at 8pm, in Tucarena, preceded by a Discussion Session with the winning journalists
Crisis in the Prison System: the problem with brazilian prisons
Hyper-incarceration hinders state control over prisons and hampers any initiatives for the re-socialisation of prisoners
Civil society speaks out against brazil’s election to the UN
In a joint declaration presented to the United Nations, around 200 institutions reject the country’s application to the Human Rights Council
5 reasons to decriminalise the possession of drugs for personal use
Understanding the importance and impact of decriminalisation on society
#descriminalizaSTF it is time to rethink drugs policy in Brazil
In November the Supreme Federal Court (STF) will again judge the possession of drugs for personal use. This is a chance to change the power of the state regarding consumption
