The women's movement in Latin America is stronger than ever. From Argentina to Mexico, activists are using the slogan Ni Una Menos (No Woman Less) to demand an end to violence against women. In Brazil in 2018, women organized in a wave of protests against the election of the ultra-right, misogynist President Bolsonaro. With a film evening, we want to shine a spotlight on the
On Sunday Brazil will elect its president and the stakes are high. The favourite is the right-wing national Jair Bolsonaro, who repeatedly attracts attention with sexist, racist and even anti-democratic statements. Should Brazil elect him, the country will be in dire straits.
There are increasing signs that the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is planning to reduce its involvement in Latin America or even cancel it altogether. As one of 24 organizations, terre des hommes schweiz is calling on the Federal Council to renounce this step. Decades of successful reconstruction work are thus being put at risk.
An open letter to Federal Councillor Cassis and the entire Federal Council (slightly edited version)
With the World Cup in Russia, the next major sporting event is just around the corner. Once the first game is kicked off, it is easy to forget that these events can have a serious, negative impact on the local population. A high-profile panel discussion will highlight what the real problems are and look for possible solutions. We would be delighted to meet you on 7 June in the Neubad!
The murder of Marielle Franco, a city councillor and human rights activist from Rio de Janeiro, hit our partner organisations in Brazil like a slap in the face. The organisations working to prevent violence in favelas feel that they could be just as badly affected at any time.
Andrea Zellhuber, Violence Prevention Unit
The Temer government is pursuing a clear course in Brazil: it is in the process of abolishing the social achievements of recent years. This also affects the "one million cisterns" programme, which can successfully combat the drought problem. This program has a tailwind. Last autumn it won the silver Future Policy Award.
The consequences of climate change are increasingly evident in the state of Pernambuco in Brazil. Only the local government is blind on this eye. Empty coffers are used as an excuse for not taking appropriate preventive measures. Our partner organisation Centro Sabia is fighting against this.
Annette Mokler, Programme Coordination Brazil
At the end of October, Argemiro Almeida died in Salvador, Brazil. We mourn the loss of the activist who for years passionately worked for the cause of the poor in Brazil. With his commitment, also in Switzerland, he helped open new doors for critical reporting on the consequences of major sporting events.
The media coverage around the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio had little positive to offer apart from the medal celebrations. One week after the end of the Games, the dust has settled a little, this is the right opportunity to reflect on a conclusion. And this does not only provide bitter insights. There is also reason for hope.
Vila Autodromo is just one of many communities affected by evictions, police violence and human rights violations. And this in the name of major sporting events. One of the people affected who are fighting against this is Maria da Penha. She is only one of the few whose resistance has also been successful. The road was long and the price was high.
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