Brazil has been hit hard by the pandemic, with marginalised and lower-income groups affected the most. But in the midst of a crisis, Confinada, a comic book strip published regularly on Instagram, has used the pandemic to illustrate issues of racism, structural inequality, and sexism.

Burger King Brazil has released an ad starring a blind man enjoying two BK sandwiches, shining a light on how food can stimulate the senses. The campaign taps into a desire for diverse representation in the media, as well as an expectation for brands to champion inclusivity in everything they do.

Favelas in Brazil are being hit hard by COVID-19. To protect these communities, an app is being developed that combats misinformation about the virus. In a country with a president who compares COVID-19 to the sniffles, people are taking it into their own hands to help the vulnerable and each other.

In the Understanding Allyship Deep Dive, we explore how brands reacted to the BLM protests in 2020, unpicking how people want them to show support and the consequences of offering only surface-level action. What role should individuals and businesses play in tackling social issues?