Cova da Moura was born in fragile circumstances and is again threatened by cultural conflicts imbued with racism, discrimination, and the pressure of powerful interests willing to destroy a community in the name of a ‘regeneration’ that would only benefit property developers. Resistance aims to set up a Community Land Trust and to build on the Intangible Cultural Heritage that their annual festival has gained.
Migrants
“Women against the far right” counters anti-immigration protests
Women MPs, cultural figures and women’s rights campaigners in the UK have launched ‘Women Against the Far Right’ in response to claims that violence against women is linked to people seeking asylum. The allegations, fuelled by politicians and far right activists, have led to a wave of anti-immigration protests throughout […]
A migrant activist for 42 years in a migrant ‘bairro’
The journey of an activist migrant from north to south in Europe following her dream of putting adult education to a radical use in the tradition of Paulo Freire. Collaborating to set up a centre with the community in the impoverished area of Cova da Moura consolidated its community development, but now it faces a threat from housing speculation.
UK supermarkets breaching UNGP commitments in Spain
The UK food industry relies heavily on imported fresh food from Southern Spain. But UK supermarkets are failing to address the appalling living conditions of agricultural workers in Southern Spain. As a result, they could be breaching UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Ethical Consumer* In […]
Building Latin American identity in the United Kingdom
Recognition is about dignity, rights and representation. And this was precisely what Haringey Council in London recently, by making official the category “Latin American” in its internal and external monitoring forms for municipal statistics. A historic event that, together with the reopening of the Seven Sisters Market, reinforces the presence of the community.
















