Brazilian Senate Approves Broadcast Time to Combat Violence Against Women
Brazil’s Senate has approved a law reserving daily broadcast time on ‘A Voz do Brasil’ to address violence against women, enhancing access to support services nationwide.
- • The Brazilian Senate approved a project (PL 754/2023) to reserve one minute on ‘A Voz do Brasil’ for violence against women content.
- • ‘A Voz do Brasil’ is an official government radio program reaching millions daily.
- • The initiative aims to improve information and support availability for women facing violence.
- • The project is pending presidential sanction and will highlight services like the Ligue 180 hotline.
Key details
On May 13, 2026, the Brazilian Senate approved a significant legislative proposal (PL 754/2023) that reserves one minute on the national radio program 'A Voz do Brasil' to promote information and support services for combating violence against women. This daily broadcast, which communicates messages from all three branches of government, reaches millions across the country, making it a powerful tool to enhance women's access to vital assistance and hotlines such as Ligue 180.
This initiative aims to strengthen the network of support for women in violent situations by raising awareness through a widely listened-to official communication platform. The project now awaits presidential sanction to come into force.
While separate from this development, attention to women's rights was also highlighted recently in Sergipe, where educator Sandra Maria Xavier Beiju was honored with the prestigious Medalha Quintina Diniz for her dedication to public and transformative education. The award, named after the first female state deputy in Sergipe and a pioneer in women's rights, underscores the ongoing importance of recognizing contributions to women's advancement.
Together, these actions reflect Brazil's continued efforts both legislatively and socially to address and reduce violence against women and promote gender equality.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
