Brazil marks National Day of Struggle for the Homeless Population

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On the National Day of Struggle for the Homeless Population, various Brazilian municipalities and the Unified Health System (SUS) highlighted efforts to support vulnerable citizens. SUS reported over 700,000 consultations by Street Clinic teams in 2025, with an additional 330,583 in the first half of 2026. The date commemorates the 2004 Massacre da Sé.

In Rio de Janeiro, which holds the second-largest homeless population in Brazil with 35,406 registered individuals, local legislation aims to expand housing and social services. Meanwhile, Rio de Janeiro city launched the 'Cuidar para Viver' program, offering 24-hour support and professional training for drug users and their families.

Other regional actions include João Pessoa's 'Caravana do Cuidar,' providing health, legal, and social assistance, and Manaus's community walks to promote human rights. In Parauapebas and Salvador, specialized street clinics continue to provide medical care and social integration to mitigate the effects of extreme poverty and social isolation.

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Assembleia Legislativa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro · CadÚnico · João Pessoa · Minas Gerais · Ministério da Saúde · Parauapebas · Prefeitura de João Pessoa · Prefeitura de Manaus · Prefeitura de Rio de Janeiro · Rio de Janeiro · Sistema Único de Saúde · São Paulo

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[● 3 SOURCES] The state policy guarantees access to health, education, social assistance, and housing. portalgilbertosilva.com.br · mrnews.com.br · ultimosegundo.ig.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] State law prohibits discrimination in service based on economic status, race, or health conditions. portalgilbertosilva.com.br · mrnews.com.br · ultimosegundo.ig.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] São Paulo has the largest homeless population in Brazil with 159,290 registrations. portalgilbertosilva.com.br · mrnews.com.br · ultimosegundo.ig.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] Rio de Janeiro holds the second-largest homeless population in Brazil. portalgilbertosilva.com.br · mrnews.com.br · ultimosegundo.ig.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] Brazil had 388,855 people registered as homeless in May 2026. portalgilbertosilva.com.br · mrnews.com.br · ultimosegundo.ig.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] Minas Gerais has the third-largest homeless population in Brazil with 34,849 registrations. portalgilbertosilva.com.br · mrnews.com.br · ultimosegundo.ig.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] Law 9.302/21 established the State Policy for the Homeless Population. portalgilbertosilva.com.br · mrnews.com.br · ultimosegundo.ig.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] Rio de Janeiro has 35,406 people registered as homeless in the CadÚnico system. portalgilbertosilva.com.br · mrnews.com.br · ultimosegundo.ig.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] As of May 2026, Brazil had a total of 388,855 people registered as homeless in the CadÚnico system. portalgilbertosilva.com.br · mrnews.com.br · ultimosegundo.ig.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] The state policy guarantees access to health, education, social assistance, housing, and work for the homeless population. portalgilbertosilva.com.br · mrnews.com.br · ultimosegundo.ig.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] Law 9.302/21 established the State Policy for the Homeless Population in Rio de Janeiro. portalgilbertosilva.com.br · mrnews.com.br · ultimosegundo.ig.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] The city of Rio de Janeiro has 22,352 registered homeless people. portalgilbertosilva.com.br · ultimosegundo.ig.com.br