Tessa Moura Lacerda

Tessa Moura Lacerda is a Brazilian activist and the daughter of Gildo Macedo Lacerda, a victim of the military dictatorship in Brazil. Her father's death, which occurred under torture when she was an unborn child, has profoundly impacted her life. Tessa has spent years seeking justice and recognition for her father's suffering, culminating in a recent legal victory that allowed for the correction of his death certificate, which now officially acknowledges the violent nature of his death. She views her efforts as part of a broader struggle for truth and accountability regarding the atrocities committed during the dictatorship.