Shiite Cultural Centers

In this work, the objective is to analyze through an empirical  research the function of  the   social  networks used by the Mosques and Cultural Centers shi'as in Brazil for the promotion of peace and coexistence among the diferent religious groups. Shiite Muslims   in   Brazil   participate   Shiite   Muslims   in   Brazil   actively participate   in   government   political   instances   in   Committees   to Combat Religious Intolerance (CCIR) and use social media to convene, disseminate and strengthen the community and the Islamic speech of peace.  Two   main   examples   will   also   be   presented:   Imam   Hussein Cultural   Center   (CCIH)   and   The   Shiite   Human   Rights   Observatory (OXDIH), both in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The discourse and actions   developed   also   support   the   pretension   of   educating   and informing the Brazilian population about the true mission of Islam to promote peace and peaceful coexistence.