Brazil faces rising violence against women and indigenous communities

In São Paulo, official data from the Public Security Secretariat shows that femicides reached 141 cases in the first half of 2026, marking the highest number for this period since 2018. This represents a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2025. This rise occurs as Governor Tarcísio de Freitas promotes technology-based protection measures, such as the ‘SP Mulher Segura’ app and electronic monitoring for aggressors.

On a broader scale in Brazil, studies from the Federal University of Paraná indicate that homicides against indigenous women and girls have increased by 500% over the last 20 years. Activist Jaqueline Kambiwá of Anmiga attributes this violence to land invasions, illegal mining, deforestation, and structural racism. She highlights that indigenous women face diverse forms of violence, including physical assault and sexual violence, often linked to the violation of their territories.