Dr. Janaína Dantas G. Gomes, a postdoctoral researcher at the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) under the supervision of Professor Claudia Fonseca, is a member of the ANTHERA Research Network and is currently undertaking a research stay at AFIN from January to April, under the supervision of Diana Marre, thanks to a scholarship from the Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq).
During her stay in Barcelona, Janaína has participated in various academic activities, including the AFIN Seminars, and has presented her work on motherhood and child separation in vulnerable situations at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and the Universitat de Barcelona (UB). She will also present her seven-year experience coordinating a legal clinic in Brazil at the Faculty of Law of the University of Salamanca.
This stay has been a valuable opportunity to bring discussions on the violations of birth mothers’ rights in Brazil to an international stage, broadening the debate and incorporating different perspectives on the topic. At the same time, the experience allows for deeper exploration of the importance of adoptees’ voices in this context, a key aspect in understanding the dynamics involved.
This exchange has been possible not only thanks to the CNPq scholarship but also due to the support of the UAB and AFIN, which have provided an environment of exchange and collaboration essential for the development of these reflections. Additionally, this experience significantly contributes to the researcher’s present and future reflections.