Paraná Assembly Earns Brazil's First Good Practices Seal for Combating Violence Against Women Amid New Legislative Proposals
The Paraná Legislative Assembly received Brazil's first Bronze Seal for efforts against violence toward women, while the federal Chamber debates new proposals to enhance victim support and awareness.
- • The Paraná Legislative Assembly received the Bronze Seal for Good Practices in Combating Violence Against Women, the first legislative house in Brazil to do so.
- • Certification was awarded by ABNT and NPE, recognizing institutional commitment and educational actions.
- • Deputy Alexandre Curi aims to advance the Assembly’s certification to Silver, Gold, and Platinum levels.
- • The federal Câmara dos Deputados is debating PL 6140/25 to mandate media disclosure of the Ligue 180 helpline on violence against women.
- • These developments demonstrate coordinated state and federal actions to combat gender violence in Brazil.
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The Legislative Assembly of Paraná has made history by becoming the first legislative house in Brazil to receive the Bronze Seal for Good Practices in Combating Violence Against Women, awarded by the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT). This certification, developed in partnership with the Institute Nós Por Elas (NPE), recognizes the Assembly's comprehensive commitment to reducing gender violence through educational actions and widespread awareness campaigns using social media, TV Assembly, and news portals. Deputy Alexandre Curi, president of the Assembly, emphasized that this Bronze Seal is just the beginning, with ambitions to reach higher certification levels like Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
Elsewhere in Brasília, important legislative discussions are underway to reinforce efforts against violence toward women. The Câmara dos Deputados began deliberations on 12 proposals, including a critical bill (PL 6140/25) introduced by Deputy Talíria Petrone, which mandates the mandatory disclosure of the Ligue 180 helpline in all media relating to violence against women. This service aims to provide direct support and increase victim awareness nationwide.
These advances reflect a coordinated effort at both the state and federal levels to enhance protections and support systems for women facing violence in Brazil. The Paraná Assembly’s certification showcases concrete institutional actions, while the federal legislative initiatives seek to institutionalize wider public awareness and support mechanisms.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
