Human Rights Rift in Brazil Reaches the UN
The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) of Brazil has contested the Public Defender's Office's (DPU) bid to be recognized as the primary national human rights institution by addressing a letter to the UN.
Trans and non-binary people will be able to correct name and gender during free event in DF
Trans and non-binary individuals in the Federal District of Brazil can legally change their name and gender through a free event organized by the public defender's office.
Public Defender's Office evaluates increase in housing assistance amid debate on additional benefits
The Public Defender's Office of Brazil is considering an adjustment to its housing assistance for members of the organization amidst discussions about eliminating additional public sector benefits.
The "world improver" has departed
Jürgen Habermas, a prominent German philosopher and defender of Enlightenment values, has passed away after a remarkable 70 years of public life, influencing democratic discourse and collective decision-making.
PM did not send images from 40% of the requested body cameras by the Public Defender's Office of RJ
The Public Defender's Office of Rio de Janeiro reported that 40% of requests for body camera footage from police had not been fulfilled.
Scammers use names of public defenders to request money and bank details in MS
The Public Defender's Office of Mato Grosso do Sul issued a warning about scammers impersonating public defenders to solicit money and bank details from victims in the state.
Action offers free document issuance and legal guidance in the West Zone of Boa Vista
The 'Carreta dos Direitos' initiative is providing free document issuance and legal guidance to residents in West Boa Vista this week.
Consumer Day: action offers services from Equatorial and Águas de Teresina; see what
A special consumer event will be held in Teresina on March 16, offering services from Equatorial Piauí and Águas de Teresina to help residents address their energy and water supply issues.
Public Defender's Office of MA offers internship vacancies with scholarships of up to R$1,614.56
The Public Defender's Office of Maranhão is accepting applications for an internship selection process with scholarships up to R$1,614.56.
Rafael Barbosa's new mandate at the Public Defender's Office in Amazonas will focus on indigenous peoples and traditional populations
Rafael Barbosa has been sworn in for a new term at the Public Defender's Office of Amazonas, emphasizing a focus on serving indigenous peoples and traditional communities.
Agreement obliges the Boa Vista city hall to provide feeding by probe to patients at home
A judicial agreement requires the Boa Vista city hall in Brazil to provide enteral nutrition to home-bound patients who cannot feed orally.
Bahia Public Defender's Office opens competition for defenders with a salary of R$ 29,000
The Bahia Public Defender's Office is holding a public competition for defenders, offering 25 positions and an initial salary of R$ 29,421.
Court orders state to present plan for women's police station installation in Petrópolis
A court in Rio de Janeiro has ordered the state to submit a plan within 30 days for establishing a specialized police station for women in Petrópolis.
Registration for the Families' Community Action ends this Friday (6) in four cities in the region
The deadline for registration for the 2026 Families' Community Action organized by the Public Defender's Office of Minas Gerais ends this Friday in four cities.
Registration for the Family Mutirão ends this Friday (6)
The registration deadline for the 2026 Family Mutirão organized by the Public Defender's Office of Minas Gerais ends on Friday, encouraging conflict resolution in family law issues.
International Women's Day: Public Defender promotes citizenship action on Combu Island, in Belém
The Public Defender's Office in Pará is organizing a citizenship action event aimed at providing legal and documentation services to residents of Combu Island in Belém to commemorate International Women's Day.
DPE requests immediate blocking of R$ 2.3 million and accountability of Belém's mayor for failing to reopen popular restaurant by deadlines
The Public Defender's Office of Pará has requested the immediate blocking of R$ 2.3 million from Belém's budget and the accountability of Mayor Igor Normando for failing to reopen a popular restaurant on time.
Public Defender guides residents on rights after rains in Juiz de Fora; see locations
The Public Defender's Office in Minas Gerais is providing guidance to residents of Juiz de Fora regarding their rights following recent flooding.
Public Defender will investigate the actions of public security volunteers in Florianópolis
The Public Defender's Office of Santa Catarina will investigate a law allowing volunteers to assist the municipal security department, following potential violations of a Supreme Court ruling regarding the removal of homeless individuals from public spaces.
Defense requests blockage of R$ 13.8 million from the Prefeitura de Nova Friburgo for non-compliance with court rulings
The Public Defender's Office of the State of Rio de Janeiro has requested the court to block approximately R$ 13.8 million from the accounts of the Prefeitura de Nova Friburgo due to non-compliance with judicial decisions concerning assistance for the homeless population.
Public Defender's Office of DF offers free services this Tuesday (3)
In celebration of International Women's Month, the Public Defender's Office of the Federal District in Brazil is hosting a special event offering free legal and health services.
Defender and City Hall of Limeira inaugurate service to assist women in situations of violence
The public defender's office in São Paulo inaugurates a new service in Limeira to provide assistance to women experiencing violence, in partnership with the city hall.
Bahia Public Defender's Office offers free legal services in Bom Jesus dos Passos
The Bahia Public Defender's Office will provide free legal services in Bom Jesus dos Passos, Salvador, on Saturday, from 9 am to 3 pm.
Venezuela: The Attorney General and the Public Defender Resigned
Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek Saab and Public Defender Alfredo Ruiz Angulo have resigned, with replacements to be appointed by the National Assembly.
Family Mutirão is now open for registration in cities in the region
The Public Defender's Office of Minas Gerais is accepting registrations for the Family Mutirão 2026 until March 6, focused on resolving family law issues in four regional cities.
Public Defender wants Globo, CNN, Record, and SBT to compensate mother whose children were killed in Goiás
The Goiás Public Defender's Office has filed a civil action against several major Brazilian TV networks for allegedly inciting online harassment against a grieving mother.
One-person protest in front of the embassy on the 4th anniversary of the Ukraine war... 'Russia's Defender March' cancelled
On the 4th anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war, Russian nationals held a one-person protest against the war near the Russian embassy in South Korea, while the embassy canceled a planned public march.
Public Defender offers free services this Wednesday (25) in DF
The Public Defender of the Federal District (DF) in Brazil is providing free services for vulnerable individuals in Brasília on Wednesday, from 8 am to 2 pm.
Free campaign offers 870 spots for paternity recognition in Amazonas; see how to schedule
The Defensoria Pública do Estado do Amazonas has launched a free campaign for paternity recognition called 'Eu Tenho Pai', offering 870 spots for individuals to establish biological and socio-affective paternity.
Public Defender's Office of SC has 14 direct vacancies and an initial salary of R$ 24,000
The Public Defender's Office of Santa Catarina has announced a public competition offering 14 immediate positions for substitute public defenders, with a starting salary of R$ 24,042.23.
TRF1 accepts appeals and suspends decision to vacate the port area of Santarém
The Federal Regional Court of the 1st Region (TRF1) in Brazil has suspended a forced eviction order regarding access roads to the port complex in Santarém, following appeals by the Public Prosecutor's Office and the Federal Public Defender's Office.
Interventor of Turilândia will prepare a report to assess the administrative situation of the municipality after R$ 56 million embezzlement
The public defender appointed as the interventor of Turilândia will compile a report within 90 days to assess the municipality's administrative and financial situation following a scandal involving R$ 56 million embezzled from public funds.
Public Defender opens registration for free Community Wedding in Belém; see how to participate
The Public Defender's Office of Pará is inviting couples to register for its 8th Community Wedding in Belém, scheduled for May, which is aimed at supporting vulnerable couples.
MP and Public Defender request Justice to prohibit police officers from teaching in civic-military schools in Tarcísio's management in SP
The São Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office and the Public Defender's Office have filed a lawsuit to suspend key aspects of the civic-military schools program initiated by Governor Tarcísio de Freitas.
Court ensures protection and decent housing for families living in risk areas in São Luís
A court decision mandates that the city of São Luís provide safe housing and performs emergency works for families in high-risk areas.
Public defender is appointed as intervenor of Turilândia after R$ 56 million embezzlement
The governor of Maranhão appointed public defender Thiago Josino Carrilho de Arruda Macêdo as the intervenor in Turilândia due to an investigation into R$ 56 million in public fund embezzlement by local officials.
Scam of the false Public Defender: Criminals pose as public defenders to deceive residents of AC
Criminals in Acre, Brazil, are posing as public defenders to scam residents through WhatsApp by charging for services that should be free.
Defender asks to suspend hearing about landfill in Acará, PA, due to safety risk
The Public Defender's Office of Pará has requested the immediate suspension of a public hearing scheduled for February 20 regarding the environmental licensing of a Solid Waste Treatment Center in Acará, northeastern Pará, due to safety concerns.
'Human Barbie': Influencer's Body Exhumed by Order of Justice to Determine if She Was Asphyxiated
The body of influencer Bárbara Jankavski Marquez, known as 'Human Barbie', was exhumed by court order to investigate the potential asphyxiation and murder at the home of a public defender in West Zone, following the findings of injuries on her neck.
Garlasco, the lawyer Massimo Lovati on trial for defamation
Lawyer Massimo Lovati, former defender of Andrea Sempio, is set to stand trial for defamation against colleagues Enrico and Fabio Giarda, following accusations from the Milan public prosecutor.
Defender investigates increase in rates on customer bills with solar energy systems in RN
The Public Defender's Office of Rio Grande do Norte is investigating changes in public lighting tax and ICMS that have led to increased energy bills for consumers with solar energy generation systems.
Bahia Public Defender launches public competition notice for technical analyst; salaries can reach R$ 3,600
The Bahia Public Defender's Office (DPE-BA) has announced a public competition to fill 68 immediate vacancies for technical analysts, with salaries ranging from R$ 2,777.75 to R$ 3,659.52.
Public Defender Initiative Offers Free Legal Assistance and Debt Discount Requests in SP; See How to Participate
The São Paulo Public Defender's Office is hosting a free legal assistance event offering financial guidance and debt discount requests on Saturday, with registration open until Wednesday or until spots are filled.
Nick Reiner murder trial won’t happen for at least 2 years as public defender starts from 'square one': expert
The murder trial for Nick Reiner is delayed by at least two years as a new public defender begins the investigation from scratch, according to legal expert Matt Murphy.
Nick Reiner's attorney removes himself from case
Nick Reiner's attorney Alan Jackson has withdrawn from representing him in the case concerning the stabbing deaths of his parents, and he will now be defended by public defender Kimberly Greene.
A public defender is assigned to the son of director Rob Reiner, accused of murdering his parents, after the sudden resignation of his defense attorney
Nick Reiner, the son of director Rob Reiner, has been assigned a public defender following the abrupt resignation of his attorney after being accused of murdering his parents.
Public Defender's Report: In the IPS, access to drinking water was denied to security prisoners as collective punishment
A report from public defenders reveals that Palestinian security prisoners have been denied access to drinking water as a form of collective punishment during the war, sometimes for hours and up to half a day.
Andrea at the wheel of an expensive new car. "He received it for free," storm on the Windsors
Andrea of England has sparked controversy after being photographed driving a brand new Land Rover Defender worth around £75,000, leading to public discontent regarding the nature of the gift.