Brazilian woman in Portuguese shelter told to 'go back to her own land'

A Brazilian woman living in a shelter for domestic violence victims in Aveiro, Portugal, said a participant in a meeting with gender equality officials told her human rights were only for Portuguese people and that she should pack her bags and return to her own country. She also reported being targeted with racist remarks about her skin colour.

• Aveiro, Portugal
• Jul 6, 2026
• Severity 2 of 5 — Harassment, threats, or intimidation