WE ARE...

an International Social Organization guided by Christian principles and values. Dedicated to promoting human dignity and defending fundamental rights. Our mission is to build a just and upright society by combating sexual violence, human trafficking, child labor, and other rights violations, while providing support to victims and people in situations of refuge. We operate through three strategic programs: Education & Culture, Assistance & Protection, and Advocacy & Influence, combining awareness, social mobilization, education, care, and direct interventions to reduce vulnerabilities and promote social transformation

+50 million people

Human Trafficking

are currently trapped in situations of human trafficking worldwide.

International Labour Organization

2nd in the world ranking,

Child Exploitation

with approximately 500,000 cases of sexual exploitation against children and adolescents per year in Brazil.

Observatório 3º Setor

+10 million children

Global Child Prostitution

are victims of prostitution across the world.

1 rape occurs every 6 minutes.

Sexual Violence

happen in Brazil

Brazilian Yearbook of Public Security

138 million children

Child Labor

between the ages of 5 and 17 work worldwide — 55 million of them in hazardous conditions.

International Labour Organization

+123 million people

Refugees and Forced Displacement

were forcibly displaced from their homes in 2022 — including 42.7 million refugees and 7.3 million asylum seekers.

UNHCR

HOW DO WE DEAL WITH IT?

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The Basta Advocacy & Incidence Program works to defend human rights and promote structural change in society. Through campaigns, research, and dialogue with authorities, the program influences public policy, holds perpetrators accountable, and strengthens victim protection. By uniting leaders, activists, and communities in Brazil and around the world, we strive to build a fairer, more equal, and violence-free society.

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The Basta Education & Culture Program promotes reflection, awareness, and social engagement through education, art, and communication. It seeks to form conscious citizens committed to social justice, capable of confronting sexual violence, human trafficking, and inequalities, building a culture of respect and empathy.

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The Basta Assistance & Protection Program offers comprehensive care to victims of sexual violence, human trafficking, and other human rights violations. Through psychological, legal, social, spiritual, and emergency support, it promotes dignity, autonomy, and inclusion, strengthening protection networks and preventing further vulnerabilities.

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