Brazil Strengthens Fight Against Political Violence Targeting Women Through Media Training and Legal Measures
Brazil advances efforts to combat political violence against women with media training campaigns and strengthened legal measures by public ministries.
- • ONMP held a media training event as part of the 'Políticas Seguras nas Redes' campaign.
- • The campaign promotes gender literacy to combat political violence against women during 2026 elections.
- • CNMP issued Recommendation No. 125/2026 to enhance Public Ministry’s role against gender-based political violence.
- • Both initiatives focus on prevention, accountability, and raising awareness of violence impacting women's political participation.
Key details
On May 26, 2026, the National Observatory of Women in Politics (ONMP) hosted an event in Brazil that brought together over 30 journalists and digital influencers to discuss their critical role in combating political violence against women. Part of the "Políticas Seguras nas Redes" campaign, developed in partnership with the European Union Delegation and supported by ONU Mulheres, this initiative aims to promote gender literacy among media communicators. The campaign is set for official launch in June and focuses on using journalistic and social media platforms to raise public awareness, highlight solutions, and protect women’s participation in politics, especially during the 2026 election cycle.
Led by journalist and researcher Thaís Fascina, the event highlighted the complex nature of political violence against women, emphasizing media’s responsibility to address this issue thoughtfully. The campaign will include exchanges between Brazilian and European parliamentarians, dissemination of research on legislation and best practices, and educational content including a digital book by journalist Lu Belin on covering political violence.
Complementing these educational efforts, the National Council of the Public Ministry (CNMP) issued Recommendation No. 125/2026 to strengthen the Public Ministry’s role in confronting gender-based political violence. Presented by former national corregidor Ângelo Fabiano Farias and councilor Karen Luise de Souza, the recommendation establishes guidelines for prevention, confrontation, and accountability. It mandates continuous personnel training, creation of institutional support systems, and public awareness campaigns, with General Corregencies at state and federal levels responsible for enforcement and monitoring compliance.
Together, these initiatives represent significant strides in Brazil’s commitment to protecting women in political life. An international seminar planned for 2027 will assess the progress made during the 2026 electoral period by experts and parliamentarians, aiming to further institutionalize efforts against political violence targeting women.
These combined media-focused educational campaigns and institutional legal recommendations mark a proactive, multifaceted approach to safeguarding women’s political rights and participation in Brazil’s democratic processes.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
