Brazil: Women's rights groups plan demonstrations in several cities nationwide until at least June 17

Activists affiliated with several women's rights organizations plan to protest in a number of cities across Brazil June 14-17. The purpose of the action is to oppose a bill that the groups assert could further limit abortion rights.

Organizers have confirmed the following gathering locations and start times:

• Sao Paulo: Museum of Art of Sao Paulo Assis Chateaubriand (MASP) from 18:00 June 14 and from 15:00 June 15

• Rio de Janeiro: Cinelandia from 18:00 June 14

• Belo Horizonte: Praca Sete de Setembro from 17:00 June 14

• Porto Alegre: Esquina Democratica from 17:00 June 14

• Curitiba: Praca Santos Andrade from 18:00 June 14

• Salvador: Estacao da Lapa from 17:30 June 14

• Fortaleza: Praca do Ferreira from 08:00 June 15

• Goiania: Praca Universitaria from 09:00 June 15

• Natal: Midway Mall from 14:00 June 15

• Vitoria: Legislative Assembly of Espirito Santo from 11:00 June 15

• Recife: Praca do Derby from 16:00 June 17

Protests are also likely in other cities, especially state capitals. Participation will probably vary significantly depending on location; demonstrations in the cities of Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Belo Horizonte will probably draw the largest numbers of participants. Localized transit and business disruptions are likely. Most protests are likely to remain largely peaceful; however, clashes between protesters and security forces remain possible if the police attempt to forcibly disperse participants.