Category: Inside
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United Against Nuclear Weapons
Last month, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), recognizing it as a driving force in the anti-nuclear movement.
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Brazil: Now a Country of Emigrants
Historically, Brazil has been a destination country, influenced by successive waves of immigrants. Some early initiatives, such as Decree No. 80 (1824) and government programs that provided subsidies for immigrants’ travel costs, promoted the growth of European migrant communities. The abolition of slavery in 1888 led the economy to face a labor shortage, particularly felt…
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Portuguese: the Seventh Most Spoken Language in the World
To the surprise of many, Portuguese is not only spoken in Portugal but also in Brazil, Africa, and Asia. In total, nine countries use Portuguese as their main language. They are: Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, Mozambique, Portugal, São Tomé and Príncipe and East Timor. The combined population of these countries is approximately…
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Brazil Will Face Climate Change “Vigorously”
In the same month that President Donald Trump announced the United States would withdraw from the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, Brazil’s President Michel Temer reinforced Brazil’s commitment to environmental preservation by signing a decree that officially publishes the Paris Agreement in Brazil. With this act, the agreement becomes part of Brazilian legislation. “Brazil will…
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Brazil on the Path to a Sustainable Life
The UN member countries, including Brazil, have new challenges to meet by 2030. As part of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), these countries have committed to achieving 169 targets through integrated actions among ministries, public agencies, and organizations. The topic was discussed in a meeting with Brazil’s Minister of Science, Technology, Innovations, and Communications,…
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Imperfect, but Fair: Brazil’s Health System
Until the 1970s, Brazilians joked that they only received attention from authorities after they died. Much has changed since then. Although long lines in hospital emergency departments, beds overflowing into the corridors, obsolete and malfunctioning equipment, and a lack of doctors and medicines in rural areas remain common complaints, at another level, Brazil’s national health…
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Baroque and Historic Cities
When most people think of Brazil, the first things that come to mind are the beaches and the sun; however, this country has incredible architecture and a lot of history to tell. The Brazil was colonized by Portugal and, during the 17th century, some of its cities became centers for gold export. A rich architecture…
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517 Years of the Discovery or Conquest of Brazil?
On April 22, 1500, the India Armada (India being its original destination), led by Pedro Álvares Cabral, accidentally arrived in Brazil. The place where they landed was named Porto Seguro (Porto Seguro). The famous Pau-Brasil (a type of Brazilian wood used as a dye) was Brazil’s main immediate export. In fact, the name of this…
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Women in the Workplace, Good for the Brazilian Economy
International Women’s Day is a global day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also represents a call to action to accelerate gender parity. In the Brazilian workplace, this issue remains a cause for concern and discussion. The work hour of a woman is still worth a quarter less…
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Maria da Penha Law: Fight Against Violence
International Women’s Day, celebrated internationally on March 8th, is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities. In Brazil, there is one woman who became a symbol…