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Brazilians March Against Coup Govt, Homophobia, Rape Culture

The all-male, coup-imposed, conservative Temer regime seeks to roll back the rights of women and the LGBT community, and Brazilians are resisting.

Hundreds of thousands took part in Brazil's 20th annual Gay Pride march on the streets of Sao Paulo, with many of those celebrating also supporting a federal proposed law to allow trans Brazilians to legally change their gender.

Participants also rejected the coup led by the interim government of Michel Temer, considering it risks the gains achieved by the LGBT community. The uniting slogan, "Fora Temer!" (Out Temer!), was repeated throughout the rally.

On the same day, women and anti-rape activists took part in marches across the country to demand an end to the culture of rape and sexual violence and to express their support of the 16-year-old girl that was raped by 33 men in Rio de Janeiro and of which a video appeared on Twitter this week.

Last year president Dilma Rousseff highlighted the serious problem and noted that 15 women were killed per day in Brazil. However, the majority right-wing Congress only passed a legislation sharply increasing punishments for violence against women, and recently abolished the Ministry of Women.

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Celebrators take part in the annual Gay Pride parade along Paulista Avenue in Sao Paulo, Brazil, May 29, 2016. The sign reads:
Celebrators take part in the annual Gay Pride parade along Paulista Avenue in Sao Paulo, Brazil, May 29, 2016. The sign reads: "Never Temer", in reference to Brazil's interim President Michel Temer. Photo:Reuters
Addressing the LGBT community on Sunday, suspended President Dilma Rousseff called on Brazilians to defend their hard-earned achievements and continue to fight against all forms of intolerance.
Addressing the LGBT community on Sunday, suspended President Dilma Rousseff called on Brazilians to defend their hard-earned achievements and continue to fight against all forms of intolerance. Photo:EFE
In 2011 the Supreme Court recognized the same-sex civil unions, which guaranteed the same rights as heterosexual couples.
In 2011 the Supreme Court recognized the same-sex civil unions, which guaranteed the same rights as heterosexual couples. Photo:EFE
Participants at the Gay Pride continue to fight for recognition in Brazilian society as equals.
Participants at the Gay Pride continue to fight for recognition in Brazilian society as equals. Photo:Reuters
Acting President Michel Temer has appointed evangelical leaders to high-ranking posts throughout his cabinet.
Acting President Michel Temer has appointed evangelical leaders to high-ranking posts throughout his cabinet. Photo:AFP
Trade Minister Marcos Pereira is an Evangelical pastor who rejects the theory of evolution. He was considered as the potential minister of the newly-merged Ministry of Science and Communications, but Temer handed him the reins of trade instead.
Trade Minister Marcos Pereira is an Evangelical pastor who rejects the theory of evolution. He was considered as the potential minister of the newly-merged Ministry of Science and Communications, but Temer handed him the reins of trade instead. Photo:EFE
Hundreds of thousands turned out for the Sao Paulo Gay Pride march.
Hundreds of thousands turned out for the Sao Paulo Gay Pride march. Photo:AFP
On the 128th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in Brazil, one of the world’s most ethnically diverse nations, the coup government eliminated the ministry of women, racial equality and human rights.  Ministries of Culture, Agrarian Development and Science and Technology were also eliminated, promoting a sharp backlash from all but his most ardent supporters such as the right-wing Free Brazil Movement.
On the 128th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in Brazil, one of the world’s most ethnically diverse nations, the coup government eliminated the ministry of women, racial equality and human rights. Ministries of Culture, Agrarian Development and Science and Technology were also eliminated, promoting a sharp backlash from all but his most ardent supporters such as the right-wing Free Brazil Movement. Photo:EFE
Temer's debut move as coup-imposed interim president of Brazil was the unveiling of an all-white-male government.
Temer's debut move as coup-imposed interim president of Brazil was the unveiling of an all-white-male government. Photo:EFE
Brazil's coup-imposed health minister also wants to bring the church into abortion debates.
Brazil's coup-imposed health minister also wants to bring the church into abortion debates. Photo:EFE
Protesters sought to draw attention to rape culture and misogyny protected by the state. Senate-imposed President Michel Temer’s new cabinet has already garnered widespread criticism for being made up entirely of old white men for the first time since the country’s last dictatorship.
Protesters sought to draw attention to rape culture and misogyny protected by the state. Senate-imposed President Michel Temer’s new cabinet has already garnered widespread criticism for being made up entirely of old white men for the first time since the country’s last dictatorship. Photo:Reuters
Published 30 May 2016
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