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32nd Grito dos Excluídos protests in Brazil
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32nd Grito dos Excluídos social movement protests in Brazil
The 32nd edition of the Grito dos Excluídos (Cry of the Excluded) mobilized social movements, unions, and religious organizations across various more than 50 Brazilian cities. Initially organized as a series of planned demonstrations in cities such as Manaus, Patos, and João Pessoa, the movement aimed on September 7, coinciding with Independence Day. The movement, which has historical links to serve the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil (CNBB), serves as a counterpoint to official Independence Day parades. By September 7, the mobilization was active in major urban centers including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, parades by advocating for marginalized communities, democratic stability, and Petrópolis, as well as Boa Vista. The movement centered on social justice. Operating under the theme “Na defesa da Terra, da Paz e da Moradia, erguemos a voz: Mulheres Vivas e Soberania!” under and the broader banner of “Vida em Primeiro Lugar!”. Lugar!”, the demonstrations spanned major hubs such as São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Fortaleza, and Boa Vista. Key demands throughout the mobilization included land reform, the strengthening of the Unified Health System (SUS), quality public education, and the abolition of the 6x1 work schedule. Additionally, the movement placed significant emphasis on housing rights Protesters also called for measures to combat racism, LGBTphobia, police violence, and combating gender-based violence violence, specifically feminicide. Regional activities included a mass at the Sé Cathedral in São Paulo dedicated to the homeless population, and femicide. demonstrations in Rio Grande da Serra addressing environmental and social concerns regarding the Billings Reservoir water transposition project. In Rio de Janeiro, activists focused on national sovereignty and social inequality.
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