Brazil Launches Data-Driven Women’s Policy and Breast Cancer Support Initiatives
Brazil launches DataMulheres platform and new women’s health and support policies, including breast cancer initiatives and pensions for feminicide victims' children.
- • Launch of DataMulheres platform to gather and aggregate comprehensive data on women’s socio-economic realities.
- • Introduction of pension for children and dependents of feminicide victims, available until age 18 or 24 if studying.
- • Proposal of “Mulheres Fortes, Redes Solidárias” policy in Goiás to support women with breast cancer, focusing on vulnerable areas.
- • October’s health initiatives expanding mammogram access and HPV vaccinations to promote prevention and early detection.
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The Brazilian government is advancing initiatives to empower women through data-driven policy-making and targeted health support, particularly addressing violence against women and breast cancer. Minister of Women, Márcia Lopes, announced the launch of the DataMulheres platform, a digital tool that consolidates national, state, and municipal data on women's socio-economic conditions. The platform aims to enhance gender equality policies by providing accurate, comprehensive data for public policy formulation and monitoring. Initially, DataMulheres access will be limited to women's policy secretariats, later expanding to strategic sectors and academic institutions. Lopes underscored the platform’s critical role by stating, “No solution to a problem can be found without information.”
Complementing data efforts, the Ministry introduced a pension program for children and dependents of feminicide victims, providing financial support until they turn 18, or 24 if they pursue education. Applications for this pension will be processed through the INSS with required documentation.
In addition to these measures, legislative efforts in Goiás are targeting breast cancer care. Deputy Paulo Cezar Martins presented the “Mulheres Fortes, Redes Solidárias” project aiming to support women diagnosed with breast cancer, especially in municipalities with high incidence rates and limited health service access. This policy involves continuous prevention campaigns, mobile units providing clinical exams, and psychosocial support tailored to women in vulnerable and rural communities.
October’s Breast Cancer Awareness initiatives include expanded mammogram access for women aged 40 and older and HPV vaccination for children aged 9 to 14. These health actions follow discussions from the recent National Conference on Women's Policies, which emphasized cohesive national approaches to violence prevention and gender equality.
Together, these initiatives reflect Brazil's integrated approach to improving women's health and safety through data-backed policy and community-focused programs.