Social Inclusive Development in Brazil
Globalization, pandemics, global climate change, and economic and financial crises have driven to social changes. These transformations demonstrate the urge for innovative solutions conducive to universal values of peace, human dignity, gender equality, non-violence and non-discrimination. Young women and men are the most affected by these changes and are critical in transforming society into a better future.
Although Brazil has many poor people, it is not a poor country. However, it still has to overcome social injustice and inequality. Social difficulties in education, health, income distribution, and employment conditions are still to be overcome, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Poverty reduction and the fight against social inequalities are critical priorities for Brazil's Social and Human Sciences Programme. UNESCO uses an upstream and strategic approach rooted in information, knowledge, and research to influence policy-making and strengthen capacity building.
Leaving No One Behind
Action to reduce poverty
UNESCO in Brazil intends to reduce poverty and raise the human development rates of the Brazilian population by:
- Serving as a forum to exchange ideas on international social policies
- Exchanging, promoting, and disseminating successful experiences in the field of poverty reduction in Brazil
Underground Sociabilities: identity, culture and resistance in Rio's favelas
In partnership with the London School of Economics (LSE), Itaú Social and Cultural Foundations, AfroReggae and CUFA, UNESCO Brasilia has studied forms of sociability that remain invisible and underground within conventional societies.
The survey's main objective was to explore alternative means of integration and socialization developed by communities that live in extreme poverty and social exclusion.
Brazilian Coalition of Inclusive and Sustainable Cities
The Brazilian Coalition of Inclusive and Sustainable Cities is one of the regional and national arms of the International Coalition of Inclusive and Sustainable Cities (ICCAR), which brings together more than 500 municipalities worldwide. It is committed to promoting sustainable urban development and social inclusion through the fight against racism, discrimination and xenophobia, anchored in global commitments, such as the 2030 Agenda and the New Urban Agenda. ICCAR promotes exchanges of experiences between local governments in Africa, Arab States, Asia and Pacific countries, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Canada and the United States.
The Brazilian Coalition is open for new municipalities to join. Upon becoming a member, the local government commits to integrating the 10-Point Action Plan into local public policies and strategies, adapting them to the local reality and involving civil society in its implementation. The Action Plan prepared by the Latin American and Caribbean Coalition of Cities against Racism, Discrimination and Xenophobia reflects the specific priorities and challenges defined for the region. It brings together ten commitments in particular areas of municipal competence, such as education, housing, employment and cultural activities.
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