The Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) is set to stream live the results of the „2022 Population Census – Quilombolas: Characteristics of housing units and literacy, by specific territories – Population results“ and the „2022 Population Census: Quilombola Localities“ on Friday, July 19th. The event will take place at the Escola Municipal de Tempo Integral Negro Cosme in São Luís, Maranhão, and will also be broadcasted on Digital IBGE and the Institute’s social media channels.
The dissemination of information on literacy and housing unit characteristics of the quilombola population is a significant step towards expanding the official portrait of this specific group. By presenting new statistics on literacy and housing unit attributes, the IBGE aims to provide valuable insights for the country’s knowledge and the exercise of citizenship.
One of the highlights of the event is the release of „Quilombola Localities,“ which offers an unprecedented mapping of quilombola communities across Brazil. This mapping was initially created for the Census Mapping update and later refined based on the identification of spatial clusters of self-declared quilombola individuals.
This event marks the twelfth national release of the 2022 Population Census, with data being presented by key figures from the IBGE. Fernando Damasco, the manager for Traditional Territories and Protected Areas, and Marta de Oliveira Antunes, the coordinator for Census of Traditional Peoples and Communities, will be sharing insights during the live stream. Additionally, Elizabeth Hypólito, the director of Surveys, and João Hallak Neto, the deputy-director for the directorate of Surveys, will also be in attendance.
In addition to the data release, a technical workshop titled „A territory of information: Potentialities of Data in the 2022 Census“ will be held on the same day from 2 to 6 pm. IBGE analysts Rafael Kessler Fernandez, Marta de Oliveira Antunes, Fernando Damasco, João Ricardo Costa Silva, and Luciana Temponi will delve into the technical and operational aspects of the survey, highlighting its potential for aiding decision-making by local managers. Registration for the workshop is currently open at the IBGE Virtual Shop.
For those interested in attending or streaming the event, here are the details:
– Date: July 19, Friday
– Time: 10 am
– Venue: Escola Municipal de Tempo Integral Negro Cosme – Tv. Visconde de Mauá, 315 – Liberdade – São Luís, Maranhão
– Streamed on: Digital IBGE
This event promises to shed light on important aspects of the quilombola population, providing valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and the general public. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the unique characteristics and challenges faced by this historically marginalized group in Brazil.