Luislinda Valois Explained

Luislinda Valois
Office:Minister of Human Rights
Term Start:3 February 2017
Term End:19 February 2018
President:Michel Temer
Predecessor:Nilma Lino Gomes
Successor:Gustavo do Vale Rocha
Office1:Secretary of Promotion of Racial Equality
Term Start1:13 June 2016
Term End1:3 February 2017
Minister1:Alexandre de Moraes
Birth Name:Luislinda Dias de Valois Santos
Birth Date:20 January 1942
Birth Place:Salvador, BA, Brazil
Party:Independent (2017–present)
Otherparty:PSDB (2013–2017)
Alma Mater:Catholic University of Salvador (UCSAL)
Occupation:Jurist

Luislinda Dias de Valois Santos (born 20 January 1942 in Salvador) is a Brazilian jurist, magistrate and politician. Former member of the Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB), was minister of Human Rights. She was the third black judge to be appointed in her home-state (Bahia),[1] was desembargadora of the Court of Justice of the State of Bahia (TJ-BA).[2] She left the office of Minister on 19 February 2018.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Magistrada aposentada reivindica título de primeira juíza negra do país. Folha de S.Paulo. 2018-01-04.
  2. Web site: Luislinda, a Iansã de toga. Yahoo!. Fernanda Pompeu. pt. 28 April 2014. 25 March 2017.
  3. Web site: Ministra dos Direitos Humanos pede demissão; cargo ficará com assessor de Padilha. Uol. pt. Luciana. Amaral. 19 February 2018. 19 February 2018.