Catalogue of Local Inclusive Public Policies

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Promotion of Racial Equality (PIR—Promoção da Igualdade Racial)

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Guarulhos - Brazil

Region
Latin America and the Caribbean
Range of Demographic Size
1,000,000 inhabitants or more (metropolis)

16.1 Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.2 End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children.

16.3 Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.4 By 2030, significantly reduce illicit financial and arms flows, strengthen the recovery and return of stolen assets and combat all forms of organized crime.

16.5 Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms.

16.6 Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.7 Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.8 Broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance.

16.9 By 2030, provide legal identity for all, in particular, by means of birth registration.

16.10 Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements.

16.a Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime.

16.b Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development.

I - Afro-descendants: rights and combating racial discrimination

American Convention on Human Rights

• Inter-American Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities

Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).

International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR).

Summary

The purpose of the Policy for the Promotion of Racial Equality is to reduce inequalities and combat racism, in particular for Black people and in the city of Guarulhos. Other racial and ethnic population segments have been included in the Policy for the Promotion of Racial Equality: traditional peoples and communities (indigenous, Roma, African matrix) and, more recently, migrants and refugees.

Implementation Date:

Start: 06 / 8 / 2009

End: End: Currently in force

Interculturalism and non-discrimination - Fight against discrimination, xenophobia and racism
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Social inequalities directly interfere with the construction of society, and the Policy for the Promotion of Racial Equality is mainly responsible for orienting the rest of the actions in that regard, conferring them an egalitarian character. Socioeconomic factors such as scholarship, territorial inequality, and income are predictors of human development and impact directly on society. The Policy for the Promotion of Racial Equality encompasses all of these aspects, and it is thus necessary to support the rest of the policies to reach a higher effectiveness.
The Policy for the Promotion of Racial Equality seeks to I. – orient, support, and monitor activities aimed at the implementation of policies and guidelines to foster equality and protect the rights of people and racial and ethnic groups affected by racial discrimination and other forms of intolerance; II.– monitor and assess the impact of those policies and programs developed in the municipality in regard to racial equality; III.– develop and contribute to building up affirmative action programs or special measures for compliance with agreements, conventions, declarations, and international action plans subscribed by Brazil for the promotion of racial equality: and IV.– integrate the participation of the Municipality of Guarulhos in government and organized civil society fora at the cities’ regional, national, and international levels for the promotion of racial equality.
The Policy for the Promotion of Racial Equality is centered on the cross-cutting nature of other policies. It is worth noting that, at the federal level, there are no resources provided in budgetary legislation. This racial equality policy is responsible for raising awareness among the rest of the agencies in order to guarantee resource allocation from a socioracial perspective. Structural racism within social thought is not always present during an administration’s term, something that precludes directly and effectively addressing the issue.
The Policy for the Promotion of Racial Equality is a cross-cutting, intersectoral policy that works jointly with other policies—such as social and cultural assistance, education, diversity (LGBTQI+), women, older adults, youth, health, and work, among others—through the participation of various work groups in education processes or in the performance of the Municipal Council for the Promotion of Racial Equality (COMPIR), among others.
In Brazil, the Policy for the Promotion of Racial Equality is enshrined in the Statute of Racial Equality (Law No. 12288/10).
Population of African descent
Creation of entity/plan/programme
The Policy for the Promotion of Racial Equality is a cross-cutting and intersectoral policy and is implemented through five programs: training in ethnic-racial issues and migration; historic-cultural appraisal of the Black population, as well as traditional and migrant peoples and communities; political participation of ethnic-racial and migrant segments; and analysis and enforcement of laws and indicators of ethnic-racial and migrant issues directed at Black peoples, traditional communities (indigenous, Gypsies, and African matrix), and more recently, migrants and refugees. If needed, management reports shall be submitted.
The Policy for the Promotion of Racial Equality encompasses all of these aspects; therefore, it is necessary to support the rest of the policies for better effectiveness.
Some of the stakeholders in the project are the International Organization for Migration, the High Commissioner of the United Nations for Refugees, the National Secretariat of Policies for the Promotion of Racial Equality, the Secretariat of Justice and Citizenship, the Order of Attorneys of Brazil (Brazilian Bar Association), the Social Service of Commerce (SESC), the National Service for Commercial Education (SENAC), Cáritas Archdiocese of São Paulo, Support and Pastoral Center for Migrants, Missão Paz, the Brazilian Association in Defense of Women, Childhood and Youth, and universities, among others.
In 2009, the Council for the Promotion of Racial Equality (COMPIR) was established with the participation of government officials and civil society representatives to articulate, discuss, and monitor policies at the local level. In 2015, the Municipal Policy of Promotion of Racial Equality (PMPIR) was introduced for the 2015–2024 period. The year 2016 saw the creation of the Intersectoral and Permanent Work Group for the Health of Black People, as well as for the health of indigenous, migrant, and Gypsy peoples, and for the LGTBI+ population. Among the actions introduced, the most notable have been the indigenous peoples gathering, the appointment of two Basic Health Units to assist indigenous peoples, and the agreement with the Special Secretariat of Indigenous Health for the employment of one indigenous person (community health agent), prioritizing vaccination against COVID-19 and strengthening food security during the pandemic. Also worth mentioning is the training of health care workers and the appointment of a Basic Health Unit for the Gypsy people. In 2021, the Intersectoral Work Group was established for the introduction of the Municipal Committee for Migrant, Refugee, and Stateless Persons Policies, which participated in the MigraCidades project, offering a local diagnosis to finance activities, and in the Selo MigraCidades award (2020 and 2021).
Budget is guaranteed by the local government.
Monitoring is carried out through the Council for the Promotion of Racial Equality (COMPIR), work groups, and conferences, along with internal evaluations at management and planning levels.
Local goverment
Launching of Serviço SOS Racismo (SOS Racism Service) for social and psychological assistance to victims of discrimination, ethnic-racial, religious, or related intolerance, and the Reference Center for Racial Equality, based on the largest peripheral region and with a high presence of people covered by the Policy for the Promotion of Racial Equality, whose purpose is to accommodate, guide, and assist people victims of racism and xenophobia, as well as to promote citizen-led efforts. There is also a library available with several books on racial and human issues. Actions against religious intolerance are promoted, ensuring religious freedom and fostering dialogue between different representatives and a culture of peace. Campaigns against racism are also encouraged, such as “Aqui o Racismo Não Vira” (“Here Racism Won’t Turn”), in order to debate and combat racial discrimination in municipal public bodies. Citizen-led efforts, such as “Igualdade Racial em Ação” (“Racial Equality in Action”), are promoted, bringing different services and programs closer to vulnerable populations to fight against inequality. Monitoring of the enforcement of Laws No. 10.639/03 and No. 11.645/08, which introduced mandatory teaching of African, African-Brazilian, and Indigenous history and culture. Permanent training of public officials, along with several secretariats and civil society, for the recognition and deconstruction of stereotypes that produce racism, ethnic-racial discrimination, and xenophobia.
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16.1 Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.2 End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children.

16.3 Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.4 By 2030, significantly reduce illicit financial and arms flows, strengthen the recovery and return of stolen assets and combat all forms of organized crime.

16.5 Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms.

16.6 Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.7 Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.8 Broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance.

16.9 By 2030, provide legal identity for all, in particular, by means of birth registration.

16.10 Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements.

16.a Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime.

16.b Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development.

I - Afro-descendants: rights and combating racial discrimination
American Convention on Human Rights
• Inter-American Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR).

Location

Region
Latin America and the Caribbean
Range of Demographic Size
1,000,000 inhabitants or more (metropolis)

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