35 years of the Citizen Constitution: culture, environment, industry, university
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In 2023, the first Federal Constitution to address the individual, social, and collective rights and duties of the Brazilian population (and the longest-lasting in the Republic's history) celebrates its 35th anniversary.
The process of creating this text involved significant mobilization of society for democracy, human rights, and social justice.
This exhibition features posters from civil society organizations, part of the collection of the Constituent Memory Center, formerly part of the National Pro-Memory Foundation and now housed at the Museum of the Republic. The Lembrar Research Group, affiliated with the Master's program in Creative Economy, Strategy, and Innovation at ESPM Rio, has selected some of these posters that showcase the engagement of social groups and the diversity of topics on the agenda during the drafting of the new constitution. This selection did not consider the aesthetic nature of the posters but rather their relevance and scope of representation.
Civil society in the Constituent Assembly - posters (1986/1988)Museu da República
The UFGS and its Office of Research and Postgraduate Studies call on the academic community to "participate" in the constituent process by addressing recommendations and following its debates. It's worth noting that the University housed a "Constituent Room."
Civil society in the Constituent Assembly - posters (1986/1988)Museu da República
The Engineers' Union organizes a Pro-Constituent Committee and hosts debates with prominent figures from academia and civil society.
Civil society in the Constituent Assembly - posters (1986/1988)Museu da República
The Engineers' Union organizes a Pro-Constituent Committee and hosts debates with prominent figures from academia and civil society.
Civil society in the Constituent Assembly - posters (1986/1988)Museu da República
Various non-governmental organizations in the health sector organize a conference with the main theme being health in the constituent process. International organizations also participate in the event.
Civil society in the Constituent Assembly - posters (1986/1988)Museu da República
The Ministry of Urban Development and the Environment, established in 1985, hosts an event related to the constituent process. The environmental movement could successfully include a chapter on the environment in the Federal Constitution.
Civil society in the Constituent Assembly - posters (1986/1988)Museu da República
The Artists' Union, with support from the Ministry of Culture, hosts a debate on culture, freedom of expression, and copyright in the Constitution. Seen in detail is Henfil's Brazilian flag – a symbol of society's engagement.
Civil society in the Constituent Assembly - posters (1986/1988)Museu da República
Even the National Confederation of Industries participates in Constitution discussions. Here, the focus was on advocating for small industries, which make up the majority of businesses in Brazil.
Civil society in the Constituent Assembly - posters (1986/1988)Museu da República
Many posters directly addressed constituent congress members. This one is from civil servants' organizations linked to agriculture, advocating for the right to strike, recognition of associations, as well as agrarian, agricultural, and land reform policies.
Civil society in the Constituent Assembly - posters (1986/1988)Museu da República
Environmental issues were already a concern for various civil entities, mobilizing for the protection of nature, an issue that is crucial for the country agenda today.
Civil society in the Constituent Assembly - posters (1986/1988)Museu da República
Sticker with a drawing by cartoonist Henfil that became one of the most symbolic images of popular involvement in the Constituent Assembly's work.
Continue to: 35 years of the Citizen Constitution: women, children, indigenous people and Black individuals
Curatorship and Editorial Research
Grupo de Pesquisa LEMBRAR (ESPM-Rio/CNPq)
Isabella Perrotta
Lucia Santa Cruz
Mirella de Menezes Migliari
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Biblioteca ESPM
Regiane Aparecida Correia Melo
Santiago Mendes Araújo
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