This week, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), linked to the Ministry of Human Rights and Citizenship (MDHC), is conducting a mission in Goiás to investigate the activities of neo-Nazi groups in the state, alongside the prevalence of hate speech. This initiative is part of the Council's effort to create a national report regarding these issues. The mission includes meetings with representatives from public security and practitioners of Afro-Brazilian religions, indicating a broad scope of consultations to understand the extent of the problem.

Carlos Nicodemos Oliveira Silva, the special rapporteur for Combating Hate Speech, Extremism, and Neo-Nazism at the CNDH, highlighted the objective of these initiatives as producing a thorough diagnosis through discussions with public security agencies and representatives from the three branches of state government. The intent is to combat the dissemination of racist, xenophobic, misogynistic, and homophobic content, as well as religious intolerance against followers of Afro-Brazilian religious practices. This multifaceted approach shows the government's commitment to addressing societal issues that undermine human rights and promote discrimination.

The investigations come at a time when Brazil, like many other countries, is grappling with a rise in extreme ideologies, which pose a significant threat to social cohesion and public safety. By focusing on the connections between neo-Nazi groups and hate speech, the CNDH aims to raise awareness, foster dialogue, and implement measures that protect marginalized communities. These actions signify a proactive stance in combating hatred and discrimination, emphasizing the importance of upholding human rights for all citizens in Brazil.