Márcia Campos

Márcia de Campos Pereira is a Brazilian activist who since the 1970s has fought for improvements in citizen's democratic rights, especially those for women. In particular, she helped to organize the Brazilian Democratic Movement, including its women's branch, and has participated in various Brazilian unions and women's organizations. In 2008, she became a member of the Conselho Nacional dos Direitos da Mulher (National Council of Women's Rights). At its 2007 Beirut congress, the Women's International Democratic Federation (WIDF) elected Campos as its president. She was re-elected WIDF president at the 2007 Caracas congress in 2007 and again at the 2012 congress in Brasilia.

Biography Campos is remembered for efforts in favour of the democratization of Brazil. While a student, she participated in democratic activities to improve conditions for education, women, young people and workers. In the 1970s, she travelled across the country, supporting women's associations and their efforts in trade unions. She was also an active participant in the Women's Amnesty Movement (Movimento Feminino pela Anistia).