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Robeyoncé Lima | |
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Born | Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil |
Political party | PSOL (2016–present) |
Alma mater | Federal University of Pernambuco |
Occupation | Lawyer, activist and politician |
Website | Robeyoncé Lima |
Robeyoncé Lima is a Brazilian lawyer, activist, and politician. [1] She was elected state deputy for Pernambuco in 2018 and is the first trans woman elected official in the state. [1] [2] She was elected as part of the collective candidacy of JUNTAS 50180, which includes Carol Vergolino, Joelma Carla, Kátia Cunha, and Jô Cavalcanti. [1] [3] Her stated legislative goals center public safety, particularly for trans women. [4] She has spoken out against Bolsonaro's negative comments about sexual minorities and the "intensification of oppression" [4] that has occurred since his election. [2] [3]
Lima is Afro-Brazilian [1] and was born in Recife and raised in Pernambuco. [3] [5] She received her law degree from UFPE and currently works at the university. [3] After passing the bar, she provided legal advocacy to LGBT people, frequently pro bono. [4] She is the first trans woman to practice law in Pernambuco. [1] [2]