Racial Equality Minister Anielle Franco spoke out for the first time Friday night, 6, since allegations of sexual harassment by now-former Human Rights Minister Silvio Almeida became public. Anielle asked for privacy and said she would help with the investigations opened against Almeida. She also defended President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and said that “confronting any act of violence is a permanent commitment of this government.”
In a statement released on her social media, Anielle said that “it is not acceptable to relativize or diminish the episodes of violence.” “Recognizing the seriousness of this practice and acting immediately is the correct procedure, which is why I emphasize the strong action of President Lula and I thank all the expressions of support and solidarity that I have received,” she said.
The minister said that “attempts to blame, discredit, shame or pressure victims to speak out in moments of pain and vulnerability are also inappropriate, as they only fuel the cycle of violence.” “I ask that you respect my space and my right to privacy. I will assist with investigations whenever they arise,” she added.
Since the sexual harassment allegations against Silvio Almeida came to light, the now former minister has categorically denied them and said that they were “absurd conclusions” with the sole intent of harming me, erasing our struggles and histories, and blocking our future.” He also criticized Me Too, which received complaints from women who claimed to have been sexually harassed by the former minister and confirmed the existence of such allegations.
“We know how much women and girls suffer every day from harassment at work, on transport, at school, at home. And I can say so far that fighting every act of violence is a permanent commitment of this government,” the minister said.
Anielle met with President Lula on the afternoon of this Friday 6, to explain the accusations made public against Silvio Almeida. The now ex-minister was also heard by the president, in a meeting that culminated with his resignation from the Ministry of Human Rights.
Source: Terra
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