José Carlos Dias
José Carlos Dias is a prominent Brazilian lawyer and human rights advocate who has played a pivotal role in defending political prisoners during the military dictatorship in Brazil. His legal career is marked by a strong commitment to democracy and human rights, having served as president of the Justice and Peace Commission of the Archdiocese of São Paulo and later participating in the National Truth Commission. He was recently awarded the Barão de Ramalho Prize by the São Paulo Lawyers Institute for his dedication to human rights.
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Recent news mentions
José Carlos Dias, a former Minister of Justice, spoke against the threat of amnesty during the event.
Caso Herzog: ato na Sé tem pedido de perdão do Estado e protesto contra anistia a Bolsonaro
Liechtenstein· 2025-10-26
José Carlos Dias, a jurist and former minister, delivered a speech at the event.
Ato por 'soberania brasileira' reúne políticos, juristas e movimentos sociais na USP
Brazil· 2025-07-25
José Carlos Dias has been a significant leader in the defense of human rights in Brazil.
A coragem que constrói a democraciaLiechtenstein· 2025-02-12
