Nine years into the case, the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court (STF) decriminalizes possession of marijuana for personal use
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The Vladimir Herzog Journalistic Award for Amnesty and Human Rights is receiving applications for its 46th edition
Created in 1978, the award acknowledges journalists, photo reporters, writers and artists whose work values democracy and human rights. Applications will be received by July 20th
Global Coalition publishes appeal to protect elections and human rights
The appeal calls for advertisers to unite in pressuring Big Techs to fight misinformation and hate speech in the 2024 elections
NGOs make an urgent appeal to the UN against a bill that equates legal abortion with homicide
More than 22 entities request an international statement for the revocation of a proposal that equates abortion with homicide, with penalties of up to 20 years in prison, including cases of rape.
International community calls for a ceasefire in Gaza
The measure aims to preserve civilian lives, free hostages and guarantee the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip
The role of the Brazilian state in tackling climate emergencies
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights brings together activists, experts and socio-environmental defenders in Manaus (AM) to discuss ways to guarantee human rights in the face of the climate crisis
Barroso acknowledges the importance of body cameras for public safety in São Paulo
The Supreme Federal Court (STF) Minister has ordered the São Paulo government to follow federal guidelines on the use of technology; the Military Police (PM) has announced that body cams must be activated in all incidents.
Approval of Public Service Quotas Bill by the Senate
