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An overview of the 12th International Human Rights Colloquium Photos, videos and texts tell the story of the 12th Colloquium, organized by Conectas from October 13-20 in São Paulo, with the participation of more than 60 human rights defenders from 39 countries

Use of the internet confers more power, but poses fresh challenges for human rights NGOs Platforms like Youtube, Facebook and Twitter broaden the reach of messages and create new networks, but they also force organizations to develop new skills

Discussion on the use of force for humanitarian purposes marks day two of the Colloquium Gareth Evans, “father” of the concept of “responsibility to protect” participates on panel with Brazilian Foreign Affairs Ministry representative

Human rights violations committed by companies is subject of international debate Actions of mining groups, contractors, hydroelectric plants and other large businesses operating in the Global South debated in annual conference

Internet and Revolutions » Changing the World with a Click? Conectas stages debate on June 11, with the participation of Marina Person, Pedro Abramovay and Rodrigo Savazoni at the Livraria Cultura bookstore in São Paulo

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