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July 23, 2024
Book on Brazilian women’s first steps in politics launched

In the run-up to Brazil’s municipal elections, FGV Press has just published an intense and long book featuring the moving stories of a hundred Brazilian women from all over the country who decided to tackle various obstacles and fight for a place in pol

May 31, 2016
Reactions in Brazil after the horrendous raping of a 16-year old girl in Rio de Janeiro

After the brutal raping of a 16-year old girl by 30 men in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, different women's groups have carried out actions of rejection, as

May 26, 2016
The reasons behind Temer's white men-only government in Brazil

New article published in The Atlantic explores the reasons behind Michel Temer’s decision to establish a white men only government in Brazil. Th

May 16, 2016
Impeachment process in Brazil led to new government made up only by wealthy white men

Dilma Rousseff, 36th President of Brazil, has been suspended since 12 May 2016 in the context of an impeachment process that led to former Vice President

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April 5, 2013
Brazil’s Dilma seems unbeatable 18 months ahead of the presidential election

The poll from the Brazilian Institute of Public Opinion, Ibope, and published by O Estado de Sao Paulo shows that 35% spontaneously even before presenting the list of possible candidates, said they would support Rousseff in 2014, which is three times the sum of all other presid

Expert contribution on Legislation on funding for women in politics in Latin America, Brazil

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July 29, 2012

Expert contribution on Legislation on funding for women in politics in Latin America, Brazil

Analyzing the legislation of Brazil, the author reponds to the following questions: What laws have been adopted in Latin American countries regarding funding for women in politics?

Analyzing the legislation of Brazil, the author reponds to the following questions: What laws have been adopted in Latin American countries regarding funding for women in politics?

Electoral funding for women - Case studies in Latin America

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July 29, 2012

Electoral funding for women - Case studies in Latin America

In this document the author analyzes the legislation on political parties' electoral funding from a gender perspective in Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Chile, Brazil and Panama

In this document the author analyzes the legislation on political parties' electoral funding from a gender perspective in Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Chile, Brazil and Panama