Brazil Intensifies Efforts to Combat Violence Against Women and Promote Women's Rights
Brazil advances public policies and advocacy to combat violence against women and affirm their vital societal roles.
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Brazil Intensifies Efforts to Combat Political Violence Against Women with Campaigns and Partnerships
Brazil launches campaigns, workshops, and a cooperation agreement to tackle political violence against women and boost their political participation.
Brazil Launches National Strategy to Combat Political Violence Amidst Attacks on Candidate Fernando Haddad
Brazil launches a national strategy to fight political violence targeting women and racial minorities while condemning extremist attacks against São Paulo gubernatorial candidate Fernando Haddad.
Brazilian Government Officially Apologizes and Grants Collective Amnesty to Metalworkers' Union for Military Dictatorship Persecutions
The Brazilian government formally apologizes and grants collective amnesty to the Metalworkers' Union for persecutions during the military dictatorship from 1964 to 1985.
Brazil Intensifies Efforts to Enhance Political Representation and Combat Gender-Based Violence Ahead of 2026 Elections
Brazil intensifies initiatives to strengthen political representation, electoral integrity, and combat gender-based political violence ahead of the 2026 elections.
New Law Introduces Dedicated Airtime on 'Voz do Brasil' to Combat Violence Against Women
Brazil's 'A Voz do Brasil' will now include daily dedicated airtime to inform listeners about services combating violence against women, under a new law signed by President Lula.
Brazil Strengthens Fight Against Political Violence Targeting Women Through Media Training and Legal Measures
Brazil advances efforts to combat political violence against women with media training campaigns and strengthened legal measures by public ministries.
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies Approves Urgent Bills on Domestic Violence Monitoring and School Meal Distribution
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies swiftly advances two bills to improve domestic violence monitoring and guarantee school meals during hybrid learning.
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.
Brazil Confronts Gender-Based Political Violence and Fraudulent Female Candidacies
Brazil faces systemic gender-based political violence and fraudulent female candidacies undermining women's political representation despite legal quotas.
National Meeting in Brasília Strengthens Brazil's Women's Health Policy on its 20th Anniversary
A national meeting in Brasília marked 20 years of Brazil’s comprehensive women's health policy, emphasizing key health issues and complementing efforts to combat gender political violence.
Congress Highlights Urgent Need to Combat Violence Against Black and Indigenous Women in Brazil
A recent congressional debate emphasized the alarming rise in violence against Black and Indigenous women in Brazil, urging national campaigns to address underreporting and systemic racism.
Brazil Launches National Protocol to Combat Gender-Based Political Violence Amidst Controversies in Women's Commission
Brazil's government has launched a national protocol to prevent gender-based political violence, reinforcing existing laws amid controversies within the Women's Rights Commission in Congress.
Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies Fast-Tracks Key Gender Violence Prevention Bill
Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies has placed the gender violence prevention bill PL 6674/25 under urgent review to fast-track its approval alongside other social and economic measures.
Brazil Advances Initiatives to Combat Digital Political Violence Against Women
New measures in Curitiba and the Federal Senate aim to counteract digital political violence against women and support female candidates ahead of the 2026 elections.