

The trend of attacking trans people is not new to Brazil but the incident which took place on February 15 just after Valentine’s day is the most horrific yet.
“The Government of Ceara hereby expresses its deepest condemnation of acts of violence and intolerance as what was practised against Dandara dos Santos, killed by brutal beating.The government of Ceará released a statement condemning the killing warning that attackers will be punished.
‘The Government of Ceara hereby expresses its deepest condemnation of acts of violence and intolerance as what was practiced against Dandara dos Santos, killed by brutal beating.
‘It should be informed that the entire structure of the State Public Security is mobilized for the investigation of the crime and will punish those responsible.
‘This government believes in and supports, through a human rights framework linked to the Office of the Governor and current public policies that pluralism, diversity and tolerance are fundamental values for democracy.
‘These are inalienable pillars of an inclusive and just society. The Special Coordinator of Public Policies for the State of Ceará LGBT has among its tasks the execution of service policies and affirmation of gender minorities, as well as the effective contribution to the debate on all issues relating to the LGBT population.
‘In line with the precepts of individual freedoms and human rights, we reaffirm our option for human life.’