Turminha da Providência

In a ludic way, the comic book debates issues related to child labour. Its characters are inspired by the children who participated in the project “Sewing My Rights”, in Morro da Providencia. The purpose of the comic book is to present a group of children who come across a friend in a situation of child […]

Combating Modern Slavery in Textile Supply Chains in Rio de Janeiro’s Favelas

Combating Modern Slavery in Textile Supply Chains in Rio de Janeiro’s Favelas

The article discusses some of the textile supply chain in Rio de Janeiro and its impact into the working conditions while bringing some historical background. It presents a study case of a successful social project that happened between 2019 and 2020 called, “Sewing my Rights” that was held in Morro da Providencia.

Mãos à Carne

Mãos à Carne

The documentary rises in the midst of several intense debates on protection of labour rights, highlighting relevant institutions that work towards the fight against modern slavery in Brasil, and raising awareness to the context of slavery in the country. With an internacional context that hingers million people worldwide, and victimizes over 369 thousand Brazilians (GS(, […]