Marielle Franco
zij/haar1979 – 2018
In 2016, Marielle Franco became both the first bisexual woman and the first Black woman to be elected to Rio de Janeiro’s city council. In that role, she advocated for laws against gender violence and for social equality. Her murder unleashed protests in cities throughout Brazil.
Photo credits
“Marielle Franco”
Year: 2016
Collection: Public domain
Photographer: Mídia Ninja
“Marielle Franco addresses the audience”
Year: 2016
Collection: Public domain
Photographer: Mídia Ninja
“Demonstration for Marielle Franco”
Year: 2018
Collection: Public domain
Photographer: Romerito Pontes
In 2016, Marielle Franco became both the first bisexual woman and the first Black woman to be elected to Rio de Janeiro’s city council. In that role, she advocated for laws against gender violence and for social equality. Her murder unleashed protests in cities throughout Brazil.
Biography
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