Cristiane Xavier

Cristiane Xavier is a prominent public defender in Brazil, currently serving as the subcoordinator of the Núcleo de Defesa dos Direitos Humanos (Nudedh) within the Defensoria Pública do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. She is known for her advocacy on behalf of vulnerable populations, particularly those experiencing homelessness. Recently, she condemned the actions of the Rio de Janeiro city government for their handling of individuals living on the streets, emphasizing the lack of dignity and adequate support provided to these individuals during a municipal operation that removed their belongings without offering proper assistance.