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Category: Events
Public Debate – PUC-RJ (April 14, 2011)
Hour Thursday 14 April 7PM-10PM Location: PUC-Rio – Auditorium B-6 (Frings Wing) – Rua Marquez d Sao Vicente,225, Gavea Created by Adriana Britto More information Roundtable Discussion: Public Defense, Legal Access and Social Participation Topics of First Meeting: Participation in public policy as a fundamental right Public Defense and External Ombudsman Legal Access and Mega-Events in Rio de Janeiro Protection … Read More
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Community Development Council Meeting
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ROCINHA, GAVEA AND SAO CONRADO Convocation: Reunion of Thematic Groups Valued partner of the Thematic Group In agreement with the approved resolutions of the last Community Development Council meeting, we are confirming the meetings of the Thematic Groups for the date of May 4 and June 4, with attention to the AGENDA listed below, with the topics … Read More
Community Meeting (3/15/2011)
Background Information: The Pastoral das Favelas, (Pastoral Care for the Favelas), is one of several “Care” programs within Rio’s Archdiocese. There are also pastoral care programs for the elderly, disabled, street children, and disadvantaged Rio residents. The Pastoral das Favelas (PdF) is at the forefront in defending the rights of Rio’s favela residents. The PdF organizes weekly meetings at different … Read More
Posted in Community Meetings Tagged Borel, Brazil, Conselho Popular, Favela, forced evictions, Minha Casa Minha Vida, Pastoral das Favelas, Rio de Janeiro, Rocinha Comments Off
Favela Residents Take To The Street In A Peaceful Demonstration Against Forced Evictions
On Tuesday, October 26 residents representing at least 10 of Rio’s low-income communities (favelas) took to the streets in peaceful protest. The demonstration was in response to the City’s frenzied decision, led by mayor Eduardo Paes, to return to the dormant policies of forcefully evicting entire favela communities that are located in prime real-estate or other strategic areas. Even mentioning … Read More
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Laboriaux Meeting (Local Leaders Unite Against the Removals)
On Sunday August 15th there was an important meeting in Laboriaux, including: around 70 residents of Laboriaux, Lawyers from Rio de Janeiro’s Public Defenders Office, religious leaders from the Pastoral das Favelas (of Rio’s Archdiocese), university professors, community activists from at least six different favelas, leaders of at least 4 NGOs, and engineers from Rio de Janeiro’s Regional Council of … Read More
Posted in Community Meetings Tagged Estradinha, Favela, Geo-Rio, Laboriaux, Removal, Rio de Janeiro, Rocinha Comments Off
Documentary Promo
This is a Promo of Mundo Real’s coming Documentary on the Massive Forced Evictions taking place in Rio de Janeiro’s poorest communities (the ones located in prime real-estate locations), under the governance of Governor Sergio Cabral and Mayor Eduardo Paes The Final Product should be available in 4 to 5 weeks!!!
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Mundo Real Fundraiser Party In Astoria, New York City
On SUNDAY JANUARY the 11th, 2009 at 2:00pm Mundo Real will hold a party fundraiser to benefit our education and sustainable development programs currently taking place in the favela of Rocinha, in Rio de Janeiro. The event will take place at Santa Rita’s Church, in Long Island City in the event room next to the Church parking lot. The benefit … Read More
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March 1, 2010: Benefit at Rocket Club – Asheville, NC
We want to give thanks to all of those who have supported us thus so far. A special thanks to those who came out to our March 1st event in Asheville, NC to support the project First Steps.
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JANUARY / FEBRUARY: Report and Special Fund Raising Event On March 1, 2010
On March 1st Mundo Real will host an informative and festive fundraising PARTY for the First Steps project in Asheville, North Carolina, at the Rocket Club in West Asheville. If you happen to be in the area please come join us at 8pm. Musical entertainment will include live performances by Jar-e, Banana da Terra, Zambumba, and Jonathon Scales. The event … Read More
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