Rede Liberdade

What Rede Liberdade does

Rede Liberdade is a Brazilian civil society organization (organização da sociedade civil) headquartered in São Paulo, founded in 2019 by lawyers and civil society representatives to provide free legal protection for human rights defenders, civil society entities, and individuals whose constitutional rights and individual freedoms have been violated. The organization operates as a 'network of networks' (rede de redes), coordinating a coalition of more than 170 civil society entities — including Rede Advocacy Colaborativo (RAC), Pacto pela Democracia, IDPN, Instituto Alana, Instituto Sou da Paz, Coalizão Negra por Direitos, Intervozes, IBCCRIM, and Clínica de Direitos Humanos (IDP) — to identify emblematic cases of rights violations and activate legal defense through private lawyers and public defenders across national and state levels.

The organization's core product is its legal defense coordination service, supplemented by a substantial publication portfolio that includes research reports (e.g., Mapa de Chacinas Norte e Nordeste covering 1988-2023), books (Letalidade policial e seletividade penal), technical notes (Nota técnica on illegal weapons advertising), documentary films (Fora da Festa), policy pacts (Pactos on dignified work and climate justice), annual reports, training programs, voter education materials, and guides on environmental and land rights. These publications serve as advocacy tools supporting the network's legal work. No proprietary technology is developed; the technology stack is essentially non-existent as a product category, with the organization's core capability residing in network coordination and legal expertise.

Rede Liberdade operates as a nonprofit with no commercial revenue streams; all services are provided free of charge. The organization sustains operations through coalition-based support from its 170+ partner entities rather than pricing-based monetization. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. Distribution occurs through direct network activation for legal services, publication distribution via website, and earned media through major Brazilian outlets. The organization is led by Executive Director Amarilis Costa and Council President Beto Vasconcelos (former National Secretary of Justice and former Secretary for Legal Affairs at the Brazilian Presidency), with a communications team led by Rodrigo de Almeida (former Press Secretary at the Presidency).

Name

Rede Liberdade

Legal name

Rede Liberdade

Website

https://redeliberdade.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rede Liberdade is a Brazilian nonprofit founded in 2019 that mobilizes a coalition of 170+ civil society entities to provide free legal defense and advocacy for human rights defenders, journalists, vulnerable populations, and civil society organizations facing constitutional rights violations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Advocacy Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Civil Liberties & Constitutional Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAA), Criminal Justice Reform & Legal System Advocacy (BPAGAFAI)

Keywords

• Legal advocacy services
• Human rights defense
• Civil society network
• Legal aid nonprofit
• Constitutional rights protection

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Coalition-based Support: Rede Liberdade operates as a civil society network sustained by partnerships and coalition support from over 170 civil society entities, including organizations like Rede Advocacy Colaborativo (RAC), Pacto pela Democracia, and IDPN. The organization mobilizes resources through these collaborative networks rather than traditional commercial revenue streams.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rede Liberdade provides free legal defense coordination services to human rights defenders, civil society entities, and individuals whose constitutional rights and individual freedoms have been violated in Brazil. Operating as a network of networks, the organization connects these beneficiaries with a coalition of more than 170 civil society entities, private lawyers, and public defenders at national and state levels to act on emblematic cases of rights violations. The organization supplements its legal advocacy work with research publications, technical notes, policy pacts, books, documentaries, and civic vigilance reports addressing systemic issues such as police lethality, racial inequality, democratic erosion, climate justice, and press freedom.

Product overview

Rede Liberdade is a legal advocacy network, not a traditional software product company. It operates as a coordinated network of lawyers and civil society representatives providing legal protection for human rights defenders, civil society entities, and individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated. The organization's core offering is its legal defense coordination service, supplemented by an extensive portfolio of publications including research reports (such as the Mapa de Chacinas Norte e Nordeste), books (Letalidade policial e seletividade penal), technical notes (Nota técnica sobre publicidade ilegal de armas), documentary films (Fora da Festa), policy pacts (Pacto Nacional pela Defesa da Justiça Climática), annual reports, educational materials (training programs and voting manuals), and guides on environmental and land issues. These publications serve as advocacy tools to support the network's legal work and advance human rights discourse in Brazil.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Free Legal Defense Coordination Service Core service connecting human rights defenders, civil society organizations, vulnerable populations, journalists, and public servants facing rights violations with a national network of lawyers and public defenders for free legal protection. Provided to individuals and organizations across Brazil through mobilization of the coalition of 170+ civil society entities.
• Letalidade policial e seletividade penal: reflexões produzidas por corpos matáveis A published book produced by Black women researchers analyzing police lethality and racial selectivity in the Brazilian criminal justice system, examining how Black bodies are disproportionately impacted by state violence. Targeted at researchers, policymakers, civil society, and human rights advocates.
• Fora da Festa (Documentary)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 170 civil society entities mobilized in coalition for monitoring and activating legal defense

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Ação EducativamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Host venue for events including the 'Liberdade em Foco' event in São Paulo.
• Rede Advocacy Colaborativo (RAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRede Liberdade partners with Rede Advocacy Colaborativo (RAC) as part of its network coalition for monitoring and identifying human rights violations and activating legal defense.
• Pacto pela DemocraciacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the coalition network focused on democratic defense and civic engagement.
• IDPN (Instituto de Defesa da População Negra)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal partner organization specializing in defense of Black population rights, collaborating on cases of racial discrimination and police violence.
• Coalition of 170+ Civil Society EntitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRede Liberdade mobilizes a coalition of more than 170 civil society entities for monitoring and identifying human rights violations and activating the network for necessary legal defense.
• Instituto AlanamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in civil society action against illegal weapons advertising. Co-signed technical note on illegal weapons advertising along with Rede Liberdade and other organizations.
• Instituto Sou da PazmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-signed the technical note on illegal weapons advertising as part of a coalition of over 700 organizations.
• Coalizão Negra por DireitosmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in coalition action on weapons advertising, representing Black rights organizations.
• Intervozes – Coletivo Brasil de Comunicação SocialmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-signed technical note on illegal weapons advertising as part of civil society coalition.
• IBCCRIM (Instituto Brasileiro de Ciências Criminais)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner at events like 'Liberdade em Foco' book launch, specializing in criminal law and human rights.
• Clínica de Direitos Humanos (IDP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in developing the 'Mapa de Chacinas' (Massacre Map) study on massacres in Northern and Northeastern Brazil.
• Enquanto Viver LutomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner collective at events, focused on grief and mourning practices.
• GELEDÉS – Instituto da Mulher NegramajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization at events, specializing in Black women's rights.
• Human Rights WatchmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeto Vasconcelos, founder and president of Rede Liberdade, serves on the Council of Human Rights Watch.
• Transparência Internacional no BrasilmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeto Vasconcelos, founder and president of Rede Liberdade, serves on the Council of Transparência Internacional no Brasil.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IBCCRIM (Instituto Brasileiro de Ciências Criminais): Brazilian institute of criminal sciences that convenes lawyers and researchers on criminal law and human rights — Rede Liberdade co-hosts events like 'Liberdade em Foco' with IBCCRIM.
• Conectas Direitos Humanos: Brazilian human rights NGO that litigates emblematic cases, conducts strategic advocacy, and mobilizes civil society networks — a direct functional peer to Rede Liberdade with a longer operating history and broader international presence.
• Instituto Sou da Paz: Brazilian NGO focused on public security, arms control, and violence reduction. Rede Liberdade has co-signed technical notes with Sou da Paz, indicating overlapping thematic focus on weapons advertising and police lethality.
• Instituto Alana: Brazilian civil society organization focused on children's rights and consumer protection; partnered with Rede Liberdade on the technical note against illegal weapons advertising, indicating overlapping legal advocacy work.
• Pacto pela Democracia: Brazilian coalition focused on defending democratic institutions and civic space — a core strategic partner of Rede Liberdade within its 170+ entity coalition.
• Artigo 19: Brazilian organization defending press freedom and freedom of expression — closely aligned with Rede Liberdade's journalism-focused legal defense segment and its opposition to surveillance programs like Smart Sampa.
• Coalizão Negra por Direitos: Coalition of Black rights organizations in Brazil; partners with Rede Liberdade on legal actions (weapons advertising case) and shares the focus on anti-Black racism and police lethality.

Emerging players

• Transparência Internacional no Brasil: Brazilian chapter of Transparency International focused on anti-corruption and rule of law; Rede Liberdade's founder sits on its Council, and both organizations intersect on democratic defense themes.

Broad incumbents

• Human Rights Watch (Brazil program): Rede Liberdade's founder sits on HRW's Council. HRW conducts research and advocacy on many of the same issues — police violence, democratic erosion, Indigenous rights — at a global scale.
• Amnesty International Brazil: Global human rights organization with a large Brazil chapter; shares Rede Liberdade's focus on police lethality, racial justice, and democratic backsliding, but operates a broader mandate and larger institutional footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Rede_Liberdade
• Facebookfacebook.com/redeliberdade.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/redeliberdadeorg
• Instagraminstagram.com/redeliberdade_org

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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