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Elizabeth Calvet

1960–2001

Brazil

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Elizabeth Calvet (1960–2001) was a Brazilian human rights activist. Primarily known for her work during the earliest stages of the lesbian rights movement in Brazil, she also had a long career advocating for the rights of marginalised communities, including travestis, prisoners, and the homeless.

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