Zap Delas Service Receives 123 Reports of Political Violence Against Women in First Month
The Zap Delas service, aimed at combating political violence against women in Brazil, has received 123 complaints within its first month, including cases involving two sitting senators.
- • Zap Delas service received 123 political violence complaints against women in less than a month.
- • Senator Augusta Brito leads the initiative from the Senate’s Women’s Attorney's Office.
- • Two sitting senators, Soraya Thronicke and Ana Paula Lobato, are among those reported victims.
- • The service provides a direct reporting line at 61 983090025 to address violence against women in politics.
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Launched to combat political violence against women in elected positions, the Zap Delas reporting service has received 123 complaints within its inaugural month, according to Senator Augusta Brito (PT-CE), who heads the Senate's Women’s Attorney's Office. The initiative aims to address and reduce the increasing problem of gender-based violence in Brazil's political landscape.
Among the reported cases, two involve sitting senators: Soraya Thronicke (Podemos-MS) and Ana Paula Lobato (PDT-MA), highlighting the reach and immediacy of the issue even among high-profile political figures. Senator Brito brought attention to these incidents during a statement on November 12, 2025, emphasizing the importance of the service in providing a direct channel for victims and witnesses to report political violence against women. The service can be reached via the phone number 61 983090025.
This new reporting platform reflects a growing concern in Brazil regarding the safety and rights of women in political roles, who often face harassment, intimidation, and other forms of violence solely based on their gender and political involvement. The Zap Delas service represents a critical step in both documenting such abuses and providing legal and social support to victims.
While Zap Delas is still in its early stages, the volume of reports signals a troubling prevalence of political violence against women, underscoring the necessity for continual monitoring and action to ensure women's safety in the political arena. Senator Brito's leadership in this effort marks a proactive approach by the Senate to tackle this form of gender-based violence head-on.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.