Elpídio Pires
HRD, Leader
Povo Indígena Guarani-Kaiowá
Elpídio Pires is an indigenous leader of the Guarani-Kaiowá people and a member of the indigenous organisation Aty Guasu, an assembly of indigenous leaders (caciques) which convenes to discuss issues concerning the rights of the Guarani-Kaiowá indigenous peoples.
Elpídio PiresCases
The challenges and threats faced by human rights defenders in Brazil remain very high, particularly for those working on issues of land, environment, indigenous peoples, LGBTi rights, corruption and impunity. Many HRDs have experienced death threats, physical attacks, arbitrary arrests and lawsuits. The high number of killings is of particular concern and takes place against a background of widespread impunity.
