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79 Archival description results for South America

Brazilian Committee of Solidarity with the Peoples of South Africa and Namibia [Comit

The Brazilian Committee of Solidarity with the Peoples of South Africa and Namibia (ComAfrica) started in 1985 as a bridge from academic research to action by civil society. It had strong links with the labour movement and the Black Movement (Movimento Negro) in Brazil. It organised information campaigns and support for the recognition of the liberation movements ANC and SWAPO. It organised political tours of Brazil for members of the liberation movements and co-founded the Nelson Mandela Reception Committee in 1990. In 2000 the organisation changed its name to Instituto ComAfrica.

Institute of African Studies [Instituto de Estudos Africanos de Rio de Janeiro]

The Institute of African Studies (INEAFRIC) started in 1981 and participated in United Nations activities to support the independence of Namibia and the elimination of apartheid in South Africa. Its work led to the formation of COMAFRICA. It provided academic research and debate in the field of international relations and organised seminars.

Carla Weitzel

Carla Weitzel was a student at the University of Missouri, Columbia and one of the leaders in the divestment campaign at the university which began in 1978. The group organised rallies, wrote articles, etc.

Citizen title of Zumbi dos Palmares from the Centre for the Study of Black Culture in Vitoria, Brazil

Award conferring the citizen title Zumbi Dos Palmares upon Mr Mandela from the Centre of the Study of Black Culture in Vitoria, Brazil. Citizen Zumbi dos Palmares (1655-1695) was the last of the leaders of the Quilombo (fugitive slave settlements) of Palmares in the present-day state of Alagoas

Centre of the Study of Black Culture

The City Parliament of Montevideo honoured Mr Mandela by adding his name to the 'walk of fame' section in the pedestrian zone in the Old City. Mr. Mandela is the 5th foreigner to be bestowed this honour.A granite tile with his name underneath the image of the sun was unveiled on 26 October.

Mr Mandela is the 5th foreigner to be bestowed this honour. A granite tile with his name underneath the image of the sun was unveiled on 26 October.

Reminiscences of Helen Suzman: Oral History, 1984

Audio interview conducted with Helen Suzman by ED Edwin. Talks about various initiatives and anti- Apaptheid involvement includes visits to political prisoners in most South African prisons and Robben island. Gives her impressions of Nelson Mandela, PW Botha, HF Verwoerd and JC Smuts.
The interview has been transcribed.

Columbia University Oral History Research Office