Organizations warn OECD of Brazil’s backsliding on human rights and environmental safeguards
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Series of events marks 15 years since the May Crimes
Activities organised by the Mothers of May movement and other organisations will continue until the end of the month
Security forces repress protests in Colombia
Almost 650 organizations signed a petiton asking to put an end to the intemperate use of force on protesters in the country
Institutions condemn state of exception in Rio’s slum
Following a violent police operation in the Jacarezinho slum, entities demand a swift investigation by the Public Ministry
Cannabis in Brazil and around the world: the country’s stance and the harm caused by the war on drugs
While places like Mexico and New York are increasing the legal uses of cannabis, Brazil is maintaining a policy of prohibition that especially marginalises the black community
Massacre in the Jacarezinho Favela is denounced to the UN, IACHR and the CNDH
Organisations demand an independent investigation into killings in the favela
Conectas is calling for Rio de Janeiro authorities to take responsibility for violent action
Action, illegal in the midst of the Covid 19 pandemic, is a direct affront to the right to life of the underprivileged people living in Rio de Janeiro favelas
Military personnel on the streets and the colombian government violating protestors rights
