Institutional support and official channels

Find out where to seek help or information in Brazil and abroad

This tool brings together institutional channels, public bodies and civil society organizations that may help with origin searches, the location of relatives, access to information and the referral of reports.

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Check Brazil’s national reporting and protection channels.

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Find public bodies and official channels in your state

Use this tool to find institutional channels for guidance, reporting and information across Brazil. You can search by keyword, select the type of channel and choose the state where you want to view available contacts.

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State

To search, select a channel type and a state. If you prefer, you can choose only a state to view all registered channels there. You may also search by keyword.

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Immediate help

National reporting and protection channels in Brazil

These channels are intended for urgent situations or for making an initial report and seeking protection.

Disque 100

Brazil’s national hotline for reporting human rights violations, including violations against children and adolescents. Free, 24/7 service. Accepts calls from within Brazilian territory only.

Ligue 180

National service for women, offering listening, guidance and referral. Free 24/7 service. Accepts calls from within Brazilian territory only.

Other useful channels

MP 127

Complaint channel linking the ombudsman offices of state public prosecutors’ offices. Accepts calls from within Brazilian territory only.

Disque Denúncia 181

Anonymous channel for reporting crimes in general. Accepts calls from within Brazilian territory only.

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