On March 7, the federal government published an ordinance establishing a working group aimed at promoting the commercial development of Hemp in Brazil. Created within the Council for Social and Sustainable Economic Development—commonly known as the Presidential Council or “Conselhão”—the working group will be led by Patrícia Villela Marino, a lawyer, president of the Humanitas360...
Throughout 2025, the Humanitas360 Institute will be present during the temporary leave periods of incarcerated individuals in several prisons across the state of São Paulo as part of the project “Green Doors: Temporary Leave”. During this support initiative, clothing, food, and personal hygiene kits will be distributed, alongside conversations with individuals in semi-open regimes and...
Dear friends, On this Christmas Eve, I invite each of you to reflect on Christian love, citizenship, and Justice. The birth of Christ reminds us of His most sublime message: unconditional love, forgiveness, and the unwavering belief that everyone deserves a second chance. Today, the teams from Humanitas360 Institute and the social business Tereza are...
The following article, authored by Patrícia Villela Marino, was originally published in the Opinion section of the newspaper O Estado de S. Paulo on December 14. On Monday, December 9, the President of the Supreme Federal Court (STF), Luís Roberto Barroso, mandated the compulsory use of body cameras by police officers in the State of...
The following article was originally published in Portuguese in the newspaper O Globo on November 25, 2024. The recent decision by Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice (STJ) to authorize the importation of seeds and the cultivation of hemp for medicinal purposes represents a milestone in the country’s drug policy. While this ruling opens doors for...
On October 14, the Humanitas360 Institute held its annual Board Meeting in Palo Alto, California, USA. During the meeting, H360 president Patrícia Villela Marino and her team presented some of the institute’s key programs and projects for 2024, including the Potable Water Coalition for Indigenous Peoples, the “I’m Free, Now What?” video series for former...
The following article was originally published in Portuguese in the newspaper O Globo on October 12, 2024. For whom has Brazil been a homeland? It may seem like a simple question, but any attempt to answer it honestly exposes some of the country’s deepest flaws. The etymology of “pátria” (Portuguese for “homeland”) suggests a connection...
The Humanitas360 Institute is pleased to share its 2024 Annual Report, which compiles in a single document the main actions and projects undertaken throughout the year. Right on the cover, the publication highlights the new Climate Justice program, represented by the Potable Water Coalition for Indigenous Peoples, formed in partnership with the institute’s sponsor, PDR...
On September 19, the show “Martinho, Coração de Rei – O Musical” premiered in São Paulo for invited guests, including a very special group. That night, collaborators of the social business Tereza, women who have been released from the prison system, were able to see their work come to life on the stage of the...
The Humanitas360 Institute has a history of continuous commitment to democracy and human rights in Venezuela. As early as 2010, before founding H360, Patrícia Villela Marino organized a pioneering conference in Brazil on the Venezuelan situation, an event that featured prominent opposition figures to Chavismo, including Manuela Bolívar, Yon Goicoechea, Maria Corina, Sara George, Ricardo...