"Informing society and stimulating dialogue on fundamental freedoms, and how they were violated, is a vital safeguard against the recurrence of abuses. The United Nations stands next to all Brazilians in the memory of their losses, in their efforts to strengthen the protection of human rights and the promotion of national reconciliation."
Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations, in a message sent to the National Truth Commission
"Brazil is among the most influential democracies in the world, both on regional and global issues, and in recent years has emerged as an increasingly important voice in the debate on international responses to human rights problems.
Human Rights Watch (World Report 2014)
"This creation [of the National Truth Commission] demonstrates the commitment of Brazil to defend human rights internally, as is done elsewhere in the world."
Navi Pillay, UN Human Rights High Commissioner