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| Author(s): |
Renata Meirelles
Total Authors: 1
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| Document type: | Doctoral Thesis |
| Press: | São Paulo. |
| Institution: | Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Faculdade de Filosofia, Letras e Ciências Humanas (FFLCH/SBD) |
| Defense date: | 2016-07-06 |
| Examining board members: |
Elizabeth Cancelli;
Wanderson da Silva Chaves;
Marcos Francisco Napolitano de Eugênio;
Laura de Oliveira;
Angela Moreira Domingues da Silva
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| Advisor: | Elizabeth Cancelli |
| Abstract | |
During the Brazilian dictatorship (1964-85), Amnesty International assisted political prisoners and helped to publicize charges of torture against agents of the military regimes repressive apparatus. This work focuses on the activities of Amnesty during the period of Brazil\'s dictatorship; analyzing its modus operandi, core principles and objectives. Through a specific examination of Amnesty\'s work on Brazilian political prisoners, it is possible to observe how Amnesty adapted its organizational principles such as non-violence and the focus on individual cases during this time. In 1967, Amnesty experienced a severe internal crisis, which prompted the organization to set a new strategy of professionalization. These changes enabled Amnesty to expand its activities beyond Europe to Latin America, including Brazil, where before 1969 its presence had been minimal. The research shows how Amnestys decision to increase its focus on Brazilian political prisoners from 1969 onwards was not only due to the worsening plight of these prisoners but also motivated by a new agenda in the organisation itself. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 12/06885-1 - Lighting candles: Amnesty International and Brazil (1961-82) |
| Grantee: | Renata Costa Reis de Meirelles |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate |