Robeyoncé Lima
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Born | Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil |
Political party | PSOL (2016–present) |
Alma mater | Federal University of Pernambuco |
Occupation | Lawyer, activist and politician |
Website | Robeyoncé Lima |
Robeyoncé Lima is a Brazilian lawyer, activist, and politician.[1] She was elected state deputy for Pernambuco in 2018 and is the first trans woman elected official in the state.[1][2] She was elected as part of the collective candidacy of JUNTAS 50180, which includes Carol Vergolino, Joelma Carla, Kátia Cunha, and Jô Cavalcanti.[1][3] Her stated legislative goals center public safety, particularly for trans women.[4] She has spoken out against Bolsonaro's negative comments about sexual minorities and the "intensification of oppression"[4] that has occurred since his election.[2][3]
Lima is Afro-Brazilian[1] and was born in Recife and raised in Pernambuco.[3][5] She received her law degree from UFPE and currently works at the university.[3] After passing the bar, she provided legal advocacy to LGBT people, frequently pro bono.[4] She is the first trans woman to practice law in Pernambuco.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Activism is Survival for Brazilian Trans Women - Ms. Magazine". msmagazine.com. August 2019. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- ^ a b c "UPDATE 1-Amid fear, Brazil's LGBT+ politicians vow to fight back against attacks". Reuters (in French). 17 May 2019. Archived from the original on 16 December 2019. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Robeyoncé: uma voz LGBT no Legislativo de Pernambuco". www.folhape.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- ^ a b c "Interview with Robeyoncé Lima, a Voice for Pernambuco's LGBTQ+ | Wilson Center". www.wilsoncenter.org. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- ^ "Robeyoncé Lima, mulher trans, dará nome à turma da tradicional Faculdade de Direito de Recife". CLAUDIA (in Portuguese). 18 July 2016. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
External links
- Robeyoncé Lima on Instagram
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