Brazilian Congress Hosts Roundtable to Combat Gender and Race-Based Political Violence
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies convenes a roundtable to address and combat gender and race-based political violence, advancing efforts to ensure parity in political representation.
- • A roundtable discussion on political violence based on gender and race was held on November 26, 2025, at the Chamber of Deputies.
- • The event was initiated by Deputy Célia Xakriabá (Psol-MG) and held at the Freitas Nobre Auditorium.
- • The commission collaborates with the Women's Caucus on key annual initiatives like March for Women and the 21 Days of Activism against Violence.
- • The roundtable emphasized the need for integrated actions to prevent violence against women, focusing on Black and Indigenous women, and promote political parity.
Key details
On November 26, 2025, the Chamber of Deputies in Brazil held a roundtable discussion focused on addressing political violence based on gender and race. The event, organized by the Commission for the Defense of Women's Rights alongside the Women's Secretariat of the Chamber, took place at the Freitas Nobre Auditorium and was initiated by Deputy Célia Xakriabá (Psol-MG).
Deputy Xakriabá highlighted the ongoing collaboration between the committee and the Women's Caucus in both the Chamber and Senate on several annual initiatives such as the March for Women, August Lilac, Pink October, and the 21 Days of Activism against Violence towards Women. The roundtable aimed to emphasize the importance of integrated and coordinated actions to prevent and combat violence against women in politics, with particular attention to Black and Indigenous women, who face disproportionate challenges.
This initiative reflects a broader campaign to tackle political violence and promote parity in political representation for marginalized groups. The commission is actively seeking strategies to enhance political participation and safeguard the rights of women and racial minorities in Brazil's political landscape.
The discussion underscores the continuing struggle to combat intersectional violence in politics and the commitment of Brazil's legislature to take concerted action to ensure equitable representation and protection for all political actors, especially those from historically marginalized communities.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.