This girl stood up for her rights — so the police hit her and pepper-sprayed her in the face.

The lead-up to the World Cup in Brazil has sparked some large public protests. But the police are trying to silence protesters and, sadly, have responded with force, tear gas, and rubber bullets. To make matters worse, the Brazilian congress might introduce new laws that could be used to crack down even further on the…

The lead-up to the World Cup in Brazil has sparked some large public protests. But the police are trying to silence protesters and, sadly, have responded with force, tear gas, and rubber bullets. To make matters worse, the Brazilian congress might introduce new laws that could be used to crack down even further on the protests. See the issue played out in this smart advert below.

Everyone has the right to peaceful protest.


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