Fenajufe Urges CNJ to Strengthen Harassment and Discrimination Policies in Brazilian Judiciary
Fenajufe calls on CNJ to reinforce policies combating harassment and discrimination in Brazil's judiciary, citing high victimization rates and systemic reporting challenges.
- • Fenajufe met with CNJ to discuss enforcement of Resolution nº 351/2020 against harassment.
- • Judiciary workers face challenges in reporting harassment due to procedural flaws and perpetrators' influence.
- • Many courts implement inconsistent rules, undermining CNJ’s harassment policies.
- • A 2022 survey found 55.7% of judiciary workers experienced harassment, with few reporting due to fear and mistrust.
Key details
On April 7, 2026, the National Federation of Judicial Workers (Fenajufe) engaged with the National Justice Council (CNJ) to demand stronger enforcement and improvement of Resolution nº 351/2020, which aims to prevent and confront moral and sexual harassment and discrimination within Brazil's judiciary. During meetings with CNJ councilors Marcello Terto and Fábio Francisco Esteves, Fenajufe highlighted significant obstacles judicial workers face when reporting harassment cases, such as perpetrators being part of investigative committees or holding influential positions that affect case outcomes.
Fenajufe criticized inconsistencies arising from individual courts creating their own harassment policies, which weaken the effectiveness of CNJ’s resolution. They emphasized the crucial supportive role played by local unions in assisting victims and demanded respect and protection for these entities. The federation also requested representation on CNJ’s committees focused on addressing harassment and discrimination.
A 2022 CNJ survey reinforced Fenajufe’s concerns, revealing that 55.7% of judiciary workers experienced harassment, predominantly women. However, only 13.9% of victims reported incidents officially, often due to fear of retaliation or distrust in the system’s responsiveness. Fenajufe underlined that these findings demonstrate the urgent need for enhanced policies and collaboration between CNJ and judicial employees to create safer workplace environments.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
