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USP Jewish student group to honor Supreme Court president

From Folha de S.Paulo · () Portuguese

Translated from Portuguese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Jewish student group at the University of São Paulo will honor Supreme Court President Edson Fachin and other notable figures in March 2027.
  • The biennial award recognizes contributions to human rights and justice, with honorees selected in 2025 and confirmed recently.
  • Other recipients include state officials, legal professionals, academics, artists, and community leaders.

The Jewish Student Fraternity at the University of São Paulo is set to present its biennial awards in March 2027, celebrating individuals who have significantly contributed to fields such as human rights and justice.

Among the distinguished honorees is Edson Fachin, the current president of the Supreme Federal Court (STF). The selection process began in 2025, with the chosen individuals' names being validated over the past six months, according to the fraternity.

Joining Fachin in receiving recognition are Vahan Agopyan, the São Paulo state secretary of Science and Technology; Daniel Leon Bialski, a lawyer and prominent Jewish community leader; Maristela Basso, a professor at USP's Law School; and André Lajst, president of StandWithUs Brazil. The list of honorees also includes Carlos Alberto Salles, a judge at the TJSP; Rui Caminha, president of the USP alumni association; and Joyce Markovits from Na'amat Brasil. In the arts, Fercho Marquéz-Elul, an artist and author, and Ivam Cabral, a playwright and director, will also be honored.

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Originally published by Folha de S.Paulo in Portuguese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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