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.
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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.