Special Secretariat for Policies to Promote Racial Equality

Special Secretariat for Policies to Promote Racial Equality, Secretaria Nacional de Políticas de Promoção da Igualdade Racial (SEPPIR) is a government agency in Brazil. The agency has been headed by Luiza Helena de Bairros and Edson Santos. It was created in 2003.[1]

The National Council for the Promotion of Racial Equality, established in 2003 advises it.[2]

Background

Brazil took in the most slaves of any country in the Americas and was the last to outlaw slavery in 1888. Afro-Brazilians and their descendants have faced discrimination and many live in poverty. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made addressing the issues a priority.[2]

Bolsonaro era

Incoming minister of family affairs and human rights Damares Alves said the agency will continue its mission in Jair Bolsonaro's administration.[3]

See also

References
  1. "Promoting racial equality through public policy - IADB". www.iadb.org.
  2. "National Council for the Promotion of Racial Equality - LATINNO". www.latinno.net.
  3. "Secretaria de Igualdade Racial permanecerá no Ministério dos..." 17 December 2018 – via br.reuters.com.

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