Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Mark Hendrick (Labour and Co-operative Party), on Thursday, 30 April 2009, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 27 members in total.
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGNER SR MARCELO FREIXO
That this House praises the work of Sr. Marcelo Freixo, a human rights defender and elected official in Rio de Janiero, who has campaigned tenaciously for human rights in his state; commends his role as President of the Parliamentary Commission investigating the violence perpetrated by paramilitary militias in Rio de Janeiro's shanty towns; encourages the Brazilian government to ensure that effective protection is provided for Sr Freixo in the face of serious threats to his life; encourages the Brazilian government to respect and act on the findings of the Commission; and urges the Brazilian government to address the violence suffered by residents of shanty towns across Brazil.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 1404
- Session
- 2008-09
- Other sponsors
- David Cairns
- Ken Purchase
- Ian Stewart
- Anthony D Wright
- Mary Creagh
- Subjects
- Human rights Latin America
- Link
- View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk
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