Female political representation in Brazil

In Brazil, women hold only 18% of seats in the Chamber of Deputies and 19% in the Senate. This lack of representation is highlighted as a critical issue in the fight against gender-based violence.

Legislative efforts to combat misogyny and violence, such as the Lei Lola and the Maria da Penha Law, have been driven by female lawmakers like Luizianne Lins and Jandira Feghali. The presence of women in political spheres is argued to be essential for providing diverse perspectives and addressing the epidemic of gender violence, which sometimes manifests within the legislative bodies themselves.