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Combatting Slavery In Brazil by Centro de Direitos Humanos
By: Hub Intern
Posted: May 5 08
Witnessed: 2011 times
Issues: Slavery & forced labor
Tags: brazil, CDH, Center for Human Rights, CRS, enslaved, Pastoral Land, slavery, slaves, workers
The region around Araguaína in Northeast Brazil has the highest incidence of slave labor in Brazil. The Center for Human Rights along with the Pastoral Land Commission (CPT) are leading forces in rescuing enslaved workers, taking legal depositions for use in prosecutions of slave holders, protection of escaped enslaved workers, and education and consciousness-raising among all workers.
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