Claudett de Jesus Ribeiro
Claudett de Jesus Ribeiro | |
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| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Occupation(s) | Geographer Public administrator |
Claudett de Jesus Ribeiro OMC is a Brazilian geographer and public administrator. In 2011, she was awarded the Ordem do Mérito Cultural.[1][2]
Early life and education[edit]
Ribeiro was born on May 21, 1940, in São Luís. Throughout her childhood she was an active participant in the Girl Guides, known in Brazil as Bandeirantismo. It was through her involvement in community education during this time that she discovered her loved for teaching. Ribeiro studied Geography and History, and subsequently taught in various schools in São Luís. She later studied law, but continued her work in education.[3]
Career[edit]
Ribeiro founded the Center for Afro-Brazilian studies at the Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA). She served as a consultant for UNICEF, for whom she helped develop educational programs in Maranhão and Piauí. In 2009, she served as the Secretary for Racial Equality for the Brazilian government.[4]
On May 19, 2022, Ribeiro was awarded the first “Mãe Andresa” Medal in her home town of São Luís, Maranhão . This award, conferred by the São Luís City Council, recognizes the women of color who have made significant impacts for good in society.[3]
Ribeiro taught for many years in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the Federal University of Maranhão.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "AGRACIADOS ORDEM DO MÉRITO CULTURAL 2011 | Ministério da Cidadania Escritório Regional Nordeste". Ministério da Cidadania-Regional Nordeste (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 16 January 2019. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
- ^ "Ordem do Mérito Cultural | Ministério da Cidadania Escritório Regional Nordeste". Ministério da Cidadania Escritório Regional Nordeste (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 7 September 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "Professora Claudett Ribeiro é condecorada com Medalha "Mãe Andresa"". Câmara Municipal de São Luís - MA (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2022-05-19. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ Cruz, Márcio. "Secretária da Igualdade Racial recebe prêmio do Ministério da Cultura - Cidade". Jornal O Progresso (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 7 September 2019.
- ^ "Convênio da Secretaria de Igualdade Racial celebra intercâmbio com a UFMA". portais.ufma.br. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
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