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Brazil mobilizes nationwide against violence against women during Agosto Lilás
Across Brazil, the ‘Agosto Lilás’ campaign is mobilizing various sectors to combat violence against women and commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Lei Maria da Penha. 2025 DataSenado research highlights the severity of the issue, estimating that approximately 3.7 million Brazilian women experienced domestic or family violence in a 12-month period, averaging seven cases per minute.
Institutional responses include the launch of a specialized nucleus by the Regional Electoral Court of Bahia (TRE-BA) to prevent political violence against women. In other regions, local governments and organizations are implementing practical measures: Rondonópolis held large-scale service events providing legal and medical support; Araucária conducted educational workshops for adolescents; and various municipalities are launching awareness campaigns through flyers, stickers in private spaces like dressing rooms, and free self-defense courses.
Additionally, local legislatures are addressing gender-based issues, such as the call for the ‘Patrulha Maria da Penha’ in São Luís and the condemnation of political violence against women in Pelotas. These diverse actions aim to strengthen protection networks, improve reporting channels, and foster a collective social responsibility to end gender violence.
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Agosto Lilás · Araraquara City Council · Brasil · Brazil · Casas da Mulher Brasileira · DataSenado · Lei Maria da Penha · Lei Maria da Penha · Maria da Penha Law · OAB · São Luís City Council · Tribunal Regional Eleitoral da Bahia
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The hearing opened the Municipal Week of Awareness and Actions for the Promotion of the Maria da Penha Law. jornaldeararaquara.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Araraquara City Council held a public hearing to commemorate 20 years of the Maria da Penha Law. jornaldeararaquara.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 'Safe Condominium for Them' project will be held to instruct building managers on handling domestic violence situations. recordnewsma.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Council members in São Luís are pressuring the city administration to implement the Maria da Penha Patrol within the Municipal Guard. recordnewsma.com