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São Paulo

São Paulo is the capital of the São Paulo State, in Brazil. It has a population of 11,376,685 inhabitants and a density of 7,383 inhab./km2 (2010 data). Her surface is 1,522 km2. São Paulo is the most inhabited city of Brazil and the third in the American continent. Besides, it is one of the main corporate, financial and business centres of Latin America.

São Paulo

Contact details

Country
Brazil
Number of inhabitants
12,325,232

Mayor

Name
Sr. Ricardo Luis Reis Nunes
Address
Viaduto do Chá, 15
Experiences

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Trans-citizenry, a social inclusion project for transsexuals and transvestites

São Paulo (Brazil)

Trans-citizenry, a social inclusion project for transsexuals and transvestites

A social inclusion project addressed to transsexuals and transvestites in order to guarantee the dignity of this group of population, prioritising education as a tool of social transformation.

São Paulo, Beacon against Structural Racism

São Paulo (Brazil)

São Paulo, Beacon against Structural Racism

The program addresses structural racism in Brazil and the importance of integrating Afro-Brazilians in education. The “São Paulo, Farol de Combate ao Racismo Estrutural” program promotes anti-racist education from childhood.

CEU – Unified Education Centre 

São Paulo (Brazil)

CEU – Unified Education Centre 

The CEUs are poles of community development that foster the education of the population and take on organisational functions and definition of the area in which they are located, while being used as spaces for social projects and actions of local interest.

There’s a Way Out Programme 

São Paulo (Brazil)

There’s a Way Out Programme 

The programme sets out to achieve financial independence for women who live in the city of São Paulo and who are experiencing situations of gender-based violence, supporting them to get a job that lets them become financially independent.

Municipal Council of Immigrants: towards the effective participation of migrants and refugees

São Paulo (Brazil)

Municipal Council of Immigrants: towards the effective participation of migrants and refugees

A consultative body seen as pioneering within Brazil, which aims to channel the voice of this community so that it can contribute to the development of municipal policies that promote and guarantee their rights.

Public Veterinary Hospitals Inclusive: inclusive access to care for domestic cats and dogs 

São Paulo (Brazil)

Public Veterinary Hospitals Inclusive: inclusive access to care for domestic cats and dogs 

An initiative to democratise access to veterinary care with the aim of ensuring the welfare of dogs and cats living in economically vulnerable households.

Sao Paulo Congress 2004
Congresses

10th International Congress of Educating CitiesSão Paulo 2008

Building Citizenship in Multicultural Cities
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