Alyne Silva Pimentel was a 28 year-old Afro-Brazilian woman living in Rio de Janeiro. In her 6th month of pregnancy, on November 16th, 2002, she passed away. … Read More»

“If you are a woman, you either are a maid or you have one.” … Read More»

“I’m very happy. I want to thank all Brazilians for this moment and I promise to honor the trust they have shown me,” Ms. … Read More»

To the UN Women Executive Director Dear Michelle Bachelet, … Read More»

It was a regular weekday, that Wednesday in March, 2009. I came back from university at noon and I was having lunch with my brothers while watching the local news on TV. … Read More»

Brazilian activist Danielle Medeiro wrote two books about the history of slavery in Brazil. At the age of 13. … Read More»

Dear Mentor, … Read More»

I believe in the understanding among people(s) and in the human capability for empathy, for putting oneself in the place of others and caring for what happens beyond our individual interests. … Read More»

My city, Recife, was pointed in a research some years ago as the most dangerous in Brazil. This unfortunately reflects how my community is immersed in a routine of violence and vulnerability. … Read More»

Although my life is yet a very short one - I am only 18 years old - I believe I have already had some intense experiences, I have met diverse people and I have been to both wonderful and horrible plac … Read More»