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support equal rights

[səˈpɔrt ˈikwəl ˈraɪts]
verb phrase
apoiar direitos iguais
1. to advocate for or endorse the principle that all individuals should have the same legal, social, and political rights regardless of race, gender, religion, or other characteristics
The organization works to support equal rights for all citizens.
A organização trabalha para apoiar direitos iguais para todos os cidadãos.
2. to take action or make a stand in favor of equitable treatment and non-discrimination
She decided to support equal rights by joining the civil rights movement.
Ela decidiu apoiar direitos iguais ao se juntar ao movimento dos direitos civis.
Synonyms
advocate for equal rightschampion equalitypromote equal treatmentback non-discriminationendorse fairness
Antonyms
oppose equal rightsdiscriminate againstsupport inequalitydeny equal treatment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoiar direitos iguais
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
defender direitos iguais
Alternative using 'defender' (to defend)
São Paulo
apoiar igualdade de direitos
Slightly more formal phrasing
Portugal
apoiar direitos iguais
Same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

stand up for equal rights
fight for equal rights
level the playing field
promote human rights
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