Alzira Rufino facts for kids

Alzira Rufino (born July 6, 1949 – died April 26, 2023) was an important Brazilian activist. She was a strong supporter of women's rights and was deeply involved with the Black Movement. She also worked with the Black Women's Movement.

Alzira Rufino founded the Casa de Cultura da Mulher Negra. This means "Black Women's House of Culture." It was the very first center in Brazil created specifically for black women.

Rufino was born in Santos, São Paulo. Her family did not have much money. She started working when she was still a child. Even so, she won her first writing award when she was young. At age 19, she began studying healthcare. She later finished nursing school.

In 2005, Alzira Rufino was chosen for a special project. She was one of 52 Brazilian women nominated for the 1000 Women Project. This project was for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2005.

Rufino was a leader in Afro-Brazilian literature and arts. In 1990, she started the Casa de Cultura da Mulher Negra. This center was a big step forward for black women in Brazil.

Alzira Rufino passed away in Santos on April 26, 2023. She was 73 years old.

What Alzira Rufino Wrote

• Violência Doméstica e Racial (Domestic and Racial Violence)
• Direitos Humanos das Mulheres Negras (Human Rights of Black Women)
• Educação Anti-racista (Anti-racist Education)
• Comunicação (Communication)
• Cultura Afro-brasileira (Afro-Brazilian Culture)

See also

In Spanish: Alzira Rufino para niños