In a joint letter, civil society condemns excessive use of executive orders
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In a joint letter, civil society condemns excessive use of executive orders
Over 40 organisations have spoken out against president Jair Bolsonaro’s authoritarian stance, in a joint public letter
Proposal to privatise Sao Paulo prisons is unconstitutional and goes against UN treaty
According to organisations, the proposal would lead to increased violations against detainees and would lead to precarious working conditions for prison employees
Organisations publish letter in support of boosting voluntary legal aid in Brazil
A decision taken by the Court of Ethics and Discipline at the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) could restrict pro bono work by non-profit social institutions
Following pressure, Vale withdraws from UN social responsibility network
The decision was taken after civil society called for the company to be delisted due to the dam burst in Brumadinho (MG)
Opinion: Public authorities are incapable of preserving the lives of people in custody
A person who is in prison is six times more likely to die than a person who is not in prison
Human Rights Film project to discuss the periphery and racism at Sesc 24 de Maio
The project involves film screenings followed by discussions on subjects that are pertinent to topics and agendas surrounding human rights
