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Sugar cane cutters have rights

By Alain at 03/19/07 07:01

Sugar cane workers are not slaves. They are free to come and go, and have the right to join trade unions, says the Brazilian Ambassador, in a letter to the Guardian.

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Slavery bill vetoed by Brazil President

Fears were expressed by human rights activists that recent moves will drastically worsen the plight of debt slaves in South America's largest nation. Activists said that amendment would restrict the government's ability to fight debt slavery, a common practice in the Amazon rain forest

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Indentured labour approved in Brazil

Rears have been expressed by human rights groups that a measure approved by Brazil’s Congress could worsen the plight of debt slaves in Latin America’s largest nation.

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How do woman's rights rank in Brazil?

A survey by the World Economic Forum shows that Brazil ranks only 51st among 58 countries when it comes to women's right. This article lists a number of laws that have been promulgated in an attempt to alleviate this situation.

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