On Thursday, May 23, the Brazilian Studies Association (BRASA) announced its affiliation with the WBO (Washington Brazil Office). The organization, created in 1992, during the Lasa Congress (Latin American Studies Associations) held in Los Angeles, is dedicated to strengthening ties between those who study Brazilian reality in the United States, Brazil, and other parts of Latin America.

The Washington Brazil Office (WBO) supports its affiliates and partners in a process that will verify the commitments made by the Brazilian State in relation to combating all forms of discrimination against women. These commitments derive from Brazil's adherence to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).

The WBO (Washington Brazil Office) promoted on May 14th, at the Congressional Auditorium & Atrium Capitol Visitor Center (CVC 200), the event called “Brazilian Amazon: Bilateral Cooperation in Times of Crisis”.

The Washington Brazil Office (WBO) is promoting an event in the US Congress on May 14 called “Brazilian Amazon: Bilateral Cooperation in Times of Crisis.”

The Democratic members of the Subcommittee on Global Health, Human Rights and International Organizations of the US House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs have invited Washington Brazil Office (WBO) research associate Fabio Sa e Silva to speak about the situation of freedom of expression and attacks on democracy in Brazil.

A delegation of Brazilian congressional representatives led by Senator Eliziane Gama (PSD) will hold a series of meetings with their counterparts in Washington DC, from April 29 to May 2.

The Washington Brazil Office (WBO) advised a delegation made up of seven Black organizations during the 3rd Session of the United Nations People's Forum of People of African Descent, held from April 16 to 19, 2024, in Geneva, Switzerland.

The Washington Brazil Office (WBO) expresses concern about the fact that the Judiciary Committee of the US House of Representatives may be taking public positions regarding the political and legal reality of Brazil without the support of reliable information in relation to the measures that the Brazilian Supreme Court has adopted to protect the quality of Brazilian democracy.

The Washington Brazil Office (WBO) expresses its solidarity with the collective demand of its partners for full reparations, as a historic and necessary measure.

The Washington Brazil Office (WBO) and George Washington University will promote the event “Tightening Ties: A Reflection on 200 Years of Brazil-USA Relations” on April 22, 2024, with the participation of U.S. and Brazilian diplomats and researchers.

The Washington Brazil Office (WBO) considers the request made this Thursday, April 4, by a group of 15 American congresspeople to US President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken to be timely and important to request the declassification of U.S. government documents relating to the 1964 coup and the 21 years of dictatorship (1964-85).

Indigenous Peoples, together with traditional peoples and communities in Brazil, carried out the campaign in Europe “Cerrado: Connection of Peoples, Cultures and Biomes.” The campaign participants traveled to Amsterdam, Paris and Brussels between March 10 and 22 in meetings with national authorities and European Institutions with the aim of making the Cerrado visible as a key biome in Brazil.

WBO and affiliated organizations participate in the 68th Session of UN Women. CEERT, Fundo Agbara, and Redes da Maré are present at the largest annual United Nations event on gender. Organizations are in New York to meet with civil society partners from around the world, governments, and funders.

WBO at the 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council. WBO will support presentation by Maria Felipa People’s Advocacy in Geneva on torture in the Brazilian prison system

The WBO participated in the "First Participation Forum: REDESCA Work Plan 2024-2026", which brought together virtually 120 organized civil society organizations and movements from the Americas to contribute to the definition of a work plan that will guide the management of Javier Palummo, the new REDESCA.

Through Contacts and International Allies, WBO Warned of the Risk of a Coup in Brazil. Brazilian think tank warned the international community about attacks on democracy in Brazil. Coordination with social movements was essential to stopping coup plotters in Brasília.

The WBO (Washington Brazil Office) launched the 2023 edition of its "Policy Paper" on Thursday, December 14th. This annual document offers a comprehensive analysis of Brazil's situation across various domains, including democracy, human rights, sustainable development, racial equality, gender, sexual diversity, and socioeconomic development.

American Congress holds session on opening archives of the dictatorship in Brazil. WBO and 15 other partner organizations request access to confidential documentation. Organizations and researchers highlight the importance of access to archives for the field of justice.

American Congress discusses opening files on the 1964 coup in Brazil. WBO and partner organizations participate in briefing to address the topic. President Biden received a letter requesting the opening of the files pertaining to the coup.

Organizations for Black Empowerment Defend the Importance of International Articulation. Working Group on Racial Justice brings together 14 civil society entities in the fight against racism. In a series of videos, industry leaders talk about the importance of coordination within and outside Brazil, driven by the WBO.