Brazil / República Federativa do Brasil
The first anti-apartheid activities found date back to the 1950s and were organised by the Black Movement (Movimento Negro) and was rooted in the Brazilian anti-racism struggle.
Anti-Apartheid Organisations/People
Brazilian Committee of Solidarity with the Peoples of South Africa and Namibia / Comitê Brasileiro de Solidariedade aos Povos da África do Sul e Namíbia (COMAFRICA)
The Brazilian Committee of Solidarity with the Peoples of South Africa and Namibia (ComAfrica) started in 1985 as a bridge from academic research to action by civil society. It had strong links with the labour movement and the Black Movement (Movimento Negro) in Brazil. It organised information campaigns and support for the recognition of the liberation movements ANC and SWAPO. It organised political tours of Brazil for members of the liberation movements and co-founded the Nelson Mandela Reception Committee in 1990. It continues activities as Instituto ComAfrica since 2000.
ComAfrica holds the archive of the organisation as well as the personal archive of Jennifer Dunjwa Blajberg, one of the presidents of ComAfrica.
Institute of African Studies / Instituto de Estudos Africanos de Rio de Janeiro (INEAFRIC)
The Institute of African Studies (INEAFRIC) started in 1981 and participated in United Nations activities to support the independence of Namibia and the elimination of Apartheid in South Africa. Its work led to the creation of COMAFRICA. It provided academic research and debate in the field of international relations and organised seminars.
ComAfrica holds the archives of the organisation.
