Public Statement
In support of Democracy, Human Rights and the Environment in Brazil
As Brazil prepares to inaugurate Jair Bolsonaro as president, we the undersigned organizations wish to voice our deep concern regarding positions held by the president-elect that represent a serious threat to democracy, human rights and the environment. We also wish to reaffirm our support for the courageous individuals and groups in Brazil that strive to uphold constitutionally protected rights and freedoms in an increasingly challenging environment. President-elect Bolsonaro has frequently taken positions that are fundamentally at odds with democratic values.