Special Secretariat for Policies to Promote Racial Equality, Secretaria Nacional de Políticas de Promoção da Igualdade Racial (SEPPIR) is a government agency in Brazil. The agency has been headed by Luiza Helena de Bairros and Edson Santos. It was created in 2003.[1]
The National Council for the Promotion of Racial Equality, established in 2003 advises it.[2]
Background[edit]
Brazil took in the most slaves of any country in the Americas and was the last to outlaw slavery in 1888. Afro-Brazilians and their descendants have faced discrimination and many live in poverty. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made addressing the issues a priority.[2]
Bolsonaro era[edit]
Incoming minister of family affairs and human rights Damares Alves said the agency will continue its mission in Jair Bolsonaro's administration.[3]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Promoting racial equality through public policy - IADB". www.iadb.org.
- ^ a b "National Council for the Promotion of Racial Equality - LATINNO". www.latinno.net.
- ^ "Secretaria de Igualdade Racial permanecerá no Ministério dos..." 17 December 2018. Archived from the original on December 18, 2018 – via br.reuters.com.
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