News03/09/2018 Committee for the Prevention and Combat of Torture calls for applications to become a member Registration is from 2 September to 16 October. Twelve seats on the Committee will be filled for a two-year mandate.
News31/08/2018 Research examines impacts of BNDES-supported projects in others four countries From 1998 to 2015, the bank paid out around US$10 billion for infrastructure work carried out by Brazilian companies.
News30/08/2018 Sur magazine offers grants to black authors In addition to financial assistance, those selected will receive mentoring during the writing process.
Joint statement30/08/2018 Bachelet must reinforce commitment to human rights say organisations According to civil society, the High Commissioner must take action to denounce violations, discourage abuse and fight impunity
News29/08/2018 Federal Government authorizes use of armed forces in Roraima The order called Guarantee of Law and Order is valid until 12 September. Military staff will patrol borders and federal highways.
News27/08/2018 Conectas and Abraji launch online course on human rights for journalists Free four-week training for press professionals starts on 5 November.
Joint statement27/08/2018 NGOs call for governing bodies to sign the “Escazú Agreement” for immediate ratification Organisations want Presidents to sign the Agreement at the next UN General Assembly, on the 27th.
Opinion editorial24/08/2018 No Amapá, a PM que mais mata é também a que menos morre Cenas forjadas e impunidade parecem ser a regra da polícia que mais matou nos últimos três anos no Brasil.
Indigenous peoples and human rights NGOS challenge the dismantling of environmental licensing at the Federal Supreme Court
Public statement – Conviction of those responsible for the attempted coup against Brazilian democracy