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Rural Movements in Brazil denounce bank corruption

MST, MAB and other organizations criticize HSBC due its participation in several scandals of corruption and money laundering

New Portuguese version of the guide "Claiming ESCR at the United Nations"

ESCR-Net presents the Portuguese version of this guide that provides information on strategic litigation under the Optional Protocol to the ICESCR

Terra de Direitos Director received National Medal of Access to Justice in Brazil

The lawyer Darci Frigo received an award from the Brazilian Ministry of Justice for his contribution to improving access to justice

Advancing ESCR for the residents of cities and communities affected by forced displacement

ESCR-Net has recently participated in two global gatherings to discuss human rights issues relating to land, natural resources and housing.

Global launch of the 20th issue of SUR Journal

Conectas launches the commemorative issue of the international journal on human rights

Study identifies flaws and calls for changes in one of the world’s largest development banks

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Regional seminar on human rights and territory defense in Brazil

Terra de Direitos held a two-day regional seminar on human rights and territory defense with participation of social movements, community associations and entities of popular advice.

Public debate in Brazil on the activities of Human Rights Rapporteurs

DHESCA Brazil presents balance of activities of the Human Rights Rapporteurs for the period 2012-2014

Brazil looks to implement historic UN ruling in maternal death case

The Center for Reproductive Rights and Advocacia Cidadã Pelos Direitos Humanos submitted the first maternal mortality case brought to the U.N. Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) in November 2007.

Thousands of people mobilized to demand a National Rights Policy for People Affected by Dams in Brazil

Mobilized by Movimento dos Atingidos por Barragens (MAB), thousands of people affected by dams came together in 10 states of Brazil to demand a National Rights Policy for People Affected by Dams (PNAB) and to denounce the increase of the price of electric energy, during the International Day of Struggle Against Dams on March 14th.