Michel Temer’s words in his last speech at the un general assembly
“We don’t know who killed Marielle or who gave the order to kill her.” says the widow
Civil society organisations discussed the militarisation of public security and the execution of Marielle at an event in parallel to the 39th session of the UN Human Rights Council
The case of Marielle is discussed in meetings at the UN
In addition to Monica Benício, Marielle’s widow, representatives of Brazilian civil society and members of UN special procedures also participated in the meeting
At the UN, organisations call for answers to the case of Marielle
In a discussion, during the 39th session of the Human Rights Council, Conectas and Observatório da Intervenção criticised the militarisation of security in Rio de Janeiro
Organisations denounce violations committed during federal intervention in Rio at the UN
Amnesty International. Conectas, Justiça Global, Redes da Maré and Observatório da Intervenção hold an event parallel to the UN Human Rights Council Session on 20 September, in Geneva
Sur 28: Presenting proposals selected to receive writing grants
Authors will be mentored to write their articles and will receive financial help. The final texts will be published in the 28th edition of Sur, to be published in December 2018
Brazil must fulfil resolutions of international mechanisms for the protection of human rights
Exceptions represent a risky precedent of judicial insecurity, that could impact on cases that affect the rights of vulnerable populations
Organisations call on African Commission to resist attacks
