Although same-sex marriage has been legal in Brazil since 2013, many Brazilians are opposed to LGBTQ rights, with 30% of 16- to 24-year-olds against gay relationships. In a bid to stamp out violence, Tem Local? is a website aimed at tracking anti-gay violence.

RuPaul's Drag Race, a TV show about drag queens has become a hit in Brazil, shining a light on the country's LGBT community. With millions of gay consumers thirsty for a market that caters for them, why do Brazilian brands still ignore the opportunities offered by this demographic?

Forbidden love affairs and family dramas make up the fabric of Brazil’s most beloved form of entertainment – the telenovela. But these shows are more than light viewing; the sheer size of their audiences give them huge influence over Brazilian society, driving sales and social change alike.

While celebrities and brands are championing trans issues in the public eye, fear and discrimination are still prevalent in the lives of many transgender individuals. Through her project Nail Transphobia, Charlie Craggs is fighting prejudice through free manicures and a friendly chat.