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May/23/2013 - An overview of the seminar on 1 year of the Freedom of Information Law
Journalists, NGOs and government discuss in São Paulo the 1st anniversary of this transparency tool

May/16/2013 - Freedom of Information Law » Where do we stand a year later?
Conectas has filed 11 requests. New law is praised, but its appeals channels need improvement

May/07/2013 - Brazil ends annual visa quota for Haitians
Brazilian immigration policy, says Conectas, should not be limited to impromptu acts such as “humanitarian visas”

May/07/2013 - Organizations request meeting with Brazilian candidate to OAS
Paulo Vannuchi may serve as Commissioner of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

May/06/2013 - Supreme Court is subject of course for journalists
Thirty-three participants debate the court with legal and media professionals

May/03/2013 - Guantanamo: five years of promises
Conectas supports UN and OAS statement and calls for closure of the prison

Apr/22/2013 - “We’re watching you closely”: Article 19 staff in Mexico receives threats
Letter was found at the door of the organization’s office in Mexico City

Apr/22/2013 - Brazilian Ambassador in Geneva testifies in Senate hearing
Regina Dunlop answers questions on human rights from Conectas and Senators in Brasília

Apr/08/2013 - Conectas submits 7 questions on human rights to the new Brazilian Ambassador in Geneva
Questions are intended to increase public participation in foreign policy

Apr/03/2013 - Arms Trade Treaty finally approved in the UN
Brazilian government votes in favor of the treaty, but does not co-sponsor the resolution

Apr/01/2013 - “Minister, #IWantToKnow”
Conectas receives questions on foreign policy and human rights, to be posed to the Minister at a session in the Senate

Mar/28/2013 - Conectas reports arbitrary detention conditions to UN experts
List of violations committed by the State was read at a meeting this weekend

Mar/27/2013 - BRICS Summit ends with progress on Syria and uncertainty on new bank
From Durban, Conectas comments, point by point, on the outcome of the meeting of heads of state

Mar/26/2013 - 22nd session of the UN Human Rights Council comes to an end
Meeting marks Brazil’s return to the ranks of member countries

Mar/26/2013 - Process to reform the Inter-American System draws to a close
Most serious threats were not carried out, but structural shortfalls remain unresolved

Mar/22/2013 - Time for the BRICS to make a difference
Brazil, Russia, China, India and South Africa have few days to show they can make an effective contribution to a better world. The Syrian crisis, the creation of a new bank and the arms trade top the list of tough issues

Mar/21/2013 - With the support of Brazil, UN approves investigation into crimes in North Korea
Dozens of people send emails asking the Foreign Ministry not to repeat 2009’s abstention

Mar/21/2013 - OAS to conclude reform of Inter-American Human Rights system tomorrow in climate of anticipation
Brazil should defend the autonomy and independence of the system to the end, says Conectas

Mar/18/2013 - Born in a forced labor camp, North Korean appeals for help from Brazil
Shin Dong-hyuk asks Rousseff to support the creation of a UN Commission of Inquiry. Conectas asks Brazilians to send emails to the Foreign Ministry

Mar/12/2013 - NGOs press Brazil for firmer position in arms treaty talks
In a letter sent to 5 ministries, organizations list 3 urgent measures for the upcoming conference

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