TRIBUTES have poured in after the death of a "brave” and “outspoken” journalist and SNP activist.
Nathália Urban, 37, was a Brazilian journalist and migrant rights’ activist, as well as being a member of the SNP’s Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) network.
A statement from SNP BAME confirmed that Nathália’s life support was switched off on Friday, when she passed surrounded by friends and her partner.
Our official statement regarding the passing of our dear friend @UrbanNathalia pic.twitter.com/VftngLfSck
— SNP BAME (@SNPBAME) September 28, 2024
The statement from BAME reads: “Although we are profoundly heartbroken at this sudden loss, we wished to remember her as she was.
“Brave. Outspoken. And Fearless in her pursuit of justice, especially for women, migrant rights, the LGBTQ+ community and on climate change and poverty in her native Brazil.”
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Throughout her career as a journalist, Nathália (below) interviewed global left leaders including President Lula da Silva and Jeremy Corbyn, as well as showing support for Palestine.
She became a founding trustee of the Migrant Women Press, training migrant women in Scotland to find their voices in creative writing and journalism.
The statement continued: “Nathália was a passionate anti-colonial activist, who believed that migrants should have equal rights as citizens and a fair chance to stand as elected representatives in elected office.
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“But most importantly, Nathália was a dear and close friend to many in the network. She was a constant source of inspiration, passion and joy.
“She loved to share her love on different Brazillian soap operas, her passion for margarita pizza and her favourite band, Tears for Fears. Amongst all her achievements, what shone through was her overwhelming desire to share her love with those in her life who knew her best.
“Rest in power dear friend. We will forever keep your memory alive. We love her and miss her.”
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