Special Secretariat for Policies to Promote Racial Equality explained

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

• Quilombola
• Benedita da Silva
• Sueli Carneiro

Website

• SEPPIR website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Promoting racial equality through public policy - IADB. www.iadb.org.
2. Web site: National Council for the Promotion of Racial Equality - LATINNO. www.latinno.net.
3. Web site: Secretaria de Igualdade Racial permanecerá no Ministério dos.... https://web.archive.org/web/20181218020140/https://br.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idBRKBN1OG232-OBRDN. dead. December 18, 2018. 17 December 2018. br.reuters.com.