The Brazilian Society for the Progress of Science (SBPC), together with the entities and institutions that make up the Front for Life, will hold next Tuesday (9) the March for Life, a virtual movement in defense of fundamental values for Brazilian society and which draws attention to the political, social and health situation in the country. Throughout the day, debates, webinars, events, cultural presentations and demonstrations will be held virtually, due to the need for social distancing to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.
According to the president of SBPC, Ildeu Moreira, the idea of organizing the March came after the success of the Virtual March for Science, held on May 7, and due to the worsening health situation in the country. "The coronavirus situation in Brazil has only gotten worse, we have reached more than thirty thousand deaths in Brazil alone, with a lack of adequate planning on a national scale, which effectively supports the single health system and follows the guidelines of health organizations and the science. It is a very serious public health emergency. This requires unity from all of us, so that we can mobilize in the search for joint solutions for the common good", explains the president.
The program will begin in the morning with activities (debates and webinars) carried out by local entities that are part of the movement. From 12pm to 13pm, a tweet will be made with the hashtag #MarchaPelaVida. At 16pm, the content of a document from Frente Pela Vida will be presented, outlining the causes defended by the march, to be sent to parliamentarians of the National Congress, in Brasília. The march ends with cultural presentations broadcast from 18pm to 19pm. Throughout the day, participants will be able to speak in real time from anywhere via the app Manif.app. Created in France, the tool allows you to demonstrate support for demonstrations while complying with social distancing recommendations.
Check the complete schedule:
Morning: Sectoral/local activities associated with the LIFE theme (webinars, etc.)
12pm-13pm: Tweet with the hashtag #MarchaPelaVida
12pm: Virtual demonstration in Brasília, with avatars (Manif.app)
13pm-15pm: Online panel of testimonies from people from all social sectors around the 6 axes of the “March for Life” Declaration;
16pm: Political act of public presentation of the essential points of the March;
18pm-19pm: Cultural program
The Marcha Pela Vida organization also invites participants to post short videos on their social media profiles talking about the importance of joining the movement. Use the hashtag #MarchaPelaVida in your posts and tag the profile @SBPCnet, so that SBPC can share the videos.
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The Frente Pela Vida brings together organizations in the country that defend life, health, science and democracy. It is conducted by the SBPC and has the support of the Brazilian Association of Public Health (Abrasco), the National Conference of Brazilian Bishops (CNBB), the National Health Council (CNS), the National Association of Directors of Federal Educational Institutions Superior (Andifes), the Brazilian Press Association (ABI), the Brazilian Center for Health Studies (Cebes), the Brazilian Society of Bioethics (SBB) and Rede Unida, in addition to other entities. "The movement seeks to bring together all sectors of civil society to discuss, debate and propose ways for the country to face this pandemic and overcome the critical situation we are experiencing", comments Ildeu.
On May 29, the Front released a public declaration listing the six basic pillars defended, which represent the essential values for Brazilian society:
- The right to life is the most relevant and inalienable good of the human person, without distinction of any kind;
- Prevention and control measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic must be established on a scientific basis and strictly followed based on coordinated planning between federal, state and municipal governments;
- The Unified Health System – SUS is an essential instrument for preserving lives, guaranteeing, with equity, universal and comprehensive access to health;
- Solidarity, especially towards the most vulnerable groups of the population, is a primordial principle for a more just, sustainable and fraternal society;
- It is essential for life on the Planet to preserve the environment and biodiversity, guaranteeing everyone an ecologically balanced and sustainable life;
- Democracy and respect for the Constitution are fundamental to ensuring individual and social rights, as well as providing decent living conditions for all Brazilians.
Check out the invitation to the March for Life made by Marcelo Knobel, rector of Unicamp:
