Porto da Pedra Samba School Honors Sex Workers

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An old activist named Lourdes Barreto is being honored. This samba school wants to reduce bad feelings about sex work.

Samba schools in Brazil prepare big parades for Carnival. These parades often talk about important social issues.

Sex work is not a crime in Brazil for adults. But police still treat sex workers badly sometimes.

Barreto created a group to fight for sex worker rights. Recently, she was named one of the world's top women.

This parade wants to make these women more visible. It can help people understand and respect their profession.

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Who is being honored?

An old activist named Lourdes Barreto is being honored.

What do samba schools in Brazil prepare for?

Samba schools in Brazil prepare big parades for Carnival.

Is sex work a crime in Brazil?

No, sex work is not a crime in Brazil for adults.

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