non-violent assemblies
[nɑn-ˈvaɪ.ə.lənt əˈsɛm.bliz]
nounpl: non-violent assemblies
assembleias não-violentas
1. Peaceful public gatherings or meetings where participants express views, demands, or grievances without using force, weapons, or aggression
The city witnessed several non-violent assemblies demanding climate action policy changes.
A cidade foi cenário de várias assembleias não-violentas exigindo mudanças na política de ação climática.
2. Organized protests or demonstrations characterized by passive resistance and civil disobedience rather than physical confrontation
Non-violent assemblies have historically proven effective in social movements.
As assembleias não-violentas têm se mostrado historicamente eficazes em movimentos sociais.
3. Constitutional right to gather peacefully in public spaces to express collective opinion
Citizens exercised their right to non-violent assemblies outside the parliament building.
Os cidadãos exerceram seu direito a assembleias não-violentas em frente ao prédio do parlamento.
Non-violent assemblies are constitutionally protected in both Brazil and the USA, reflecting shared democratic values rooted in movements like those led by Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. In Brazil, the right to non-violent assembly has become increasingly important in recent social movements addressing inequality, environmental concerns, and political accountability. The term is often contrasted with 'atos violentos' (violent acts) in public discourse and media coverage.
NYC Slang
peaceful protests, peaceful marches
Related Idioms & Phrases
turning out for a cause
raising one's voice peacefully
strength in numbers without violence
peaceful resistance movement
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