Sergipe's IV Mulheres na Política Event Empowers Women's Political Participation
TRE-SE's IV Mulheres na Política event on March 2 focuses on enhancing women's involvement in Sergipe politics through legal and social discussions, featuring key judiciary experts.
- • IV Mulheres na Política event to be held in Sergipe on March 2, 2026, organized by TRE-SE.
- • Event aims to encourage and enhance women's participation in Sergipe's politics.
- • Key speakers include Judge Andremara dos Santos, lawyer Marilda Silveira, and Supreme Court judge Flávia da Costa Viana.
- • Panels will discuss affirmative actions, fictitious candidacies, and protection against political violence.
- • The event is free, open to the public with prior registration, running from 8:45 AM to noon.
Key details
The Tribunal Regional Eleitoral de Sergipe (TRE-SE) will host the IV Mulheres na Política event on March 2, aiming to boost women's engagement in Sergipe's political sphere. This initiative, coordinated by TRE-SE's Comissão de Participação Feminina (COFEM) and Escola Judiciária Eleitoral de Sergipe (EJESE), has been active since 2020 and was recognized by Brazil's Tribunal Superior Eleitoral with awards in 2025.
The event will commence at 8:45 AM with registration and officially open at 9:00 AM. It features panels led by prominent legal figures: Judge Andremara dos Santos from Bahia's Court of Justice will discuss affirmative legal actions fostering women's political participation; lawyer Marilda de Paula Silveira will cover the issue of fictitious candidacies and their effects on policies supporting women; and Flávia da Costa Viana, judge-ombudsman at the Supreme Court, will address the challenges of gender-based political violence and protective legislation.
Open to the public with prior registration, the event highlights legal frameworks, electoral challenges, and social protections crucial for women's active political inclusion in Sergipe. It exemplifies ongoing efforts to ensure women have a stronger voice and representation in Brazilian politics. The program is scheduled to conclude by noon.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
