Grachtengordel in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Marielle Franco

— Walk of Pride Amsterdam —

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2026

1. Marielle Franco Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Marielle Franco
1979-2018
zij/haar she/her

Marielle Franco trad in 2016 als eerste biseksuele vrouw en als eerste Zwarte vrouw toe tot de gemeenteraad van Rio de Janeiro. In die rol zette zij zich in voor wetten tegen gender-geweld en voor sociale gelijkheid.

In 2016, Marielle Franco became both the first bisexual woman and the first Black woman to be elected to Rio de Janeiro's city council. In that role, she advocated for laws against gender violence and for social equality.

Erected 2026 by Walk of Pride Amsterdam. (Marker Number 36.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Government & Politics • Women. In addition, it is included in the Walk of Pride Amsterdam series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 4, 2018.

Location. 52° 22.423′ N, 4° 53.175′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Grachtengordel. It is on Raadhuisstraat, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Raadhuisstraat 40, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1016 DG,

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Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Benelux Low Countries,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Miriam van der Have (here, next to this marker); Brenda Howard (here, next to this marker); Betty Paërl (a few steps from this marker); Alje Klamer (a few steps from this marker); Benno Premsela (within shouting distance of this marker); Georgina Beyer (within shouting distance of this marker); Nico (Niek) Engelschman 1913-1988 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Edgar Caïro (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . .
1. Marielle Franco (Wikipedia). Overview:

Marielle Franco (born Marielle Francisco da Silva, 27 July 1979 – 14 March 2018) was a Brazilian politician, sociologist, feminist, socialist and human rights activist. Franco served as a city councillor of the Municipal Chamber of Rio de Janeiro for the
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2026

2. Marielle Franco Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here in the lower right, set into the pavement.
Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL) from January 2017 until her assassination.

On 14 March 2018, while in a car after delivering a speech in the north of Rio de Janeiro, Franco and her driver were shot multiple times and killed by two former police officers travelling in another vehicle. Franco had been an outspoken critic of police brutality and extrajudicial killings, as well as the February 2018 federal intervention by Brazilian president Michel Temer in the state of Rio de Janeiro, which resulted in the deployment of the army in police operations. In March 2019, Ronnie Lessa and Élcio Vieira de Queiroz were arrested and charged with the murder of Marielle Franco and her driver. They confessed to the double homicide and were also convicted of the attempted murder of Fernanda Chaves, Franco's Press Secretary, who was also in the car at the time.

(Submitted on September 2, 2026.)

2. The Life Of Brazil’s Marielle Franco | NowThis World (Youtube, 8:25). (Submitted on September 2, 2026.)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 2, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.