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Gender inequality: a substantive challenge for democracy
Joyce Luz Humberto Dantas Since the end of the last century, there has been a formal agreement within the United Nations that seeks to increase the representation of women in various sectors of society, with politics being one of the main...
READ MORE +From the periphery to social leadership: how Carlos Jorge is transforming Alagoas with education and innovation
Transforming realities through education and social development has always been more than just an idea for Carlos, an RBR alumnus and founder of the Mundaú Mundo Network. Born and raised in the Vergel do Lago community in Maceió, Alagoas, he has seen firsthand the impacts...
READ MORE +Edmara Brum inspires advances in education and inclusion in Mostardas
A native of the Teixeiras Quilombola Community in Mostardas, Rio Grande do Sul, Edmara Dias da Silva Brum transformed her history of struggle into a steadfast commitment to quality public education. Currently, the RBR Alumni serves as the Municipal Secretary...
READ MORE +Map of Electoral Inequality exposes barriers and points the way for more women in municipal politics
Even with modest progress, Brazilian municipal politics still suffers from a historic gender deficit. Despite representing the majority of the Brazilian population, with 511 women working in 30 ...
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