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Brazilian Senate marks Agosto Lilás and 20 years of Maria da Penha Law
The Brazilian Senate held a special session to mark the Agosto Lilás campaign and the upcoming 20th anniversary of the Maria da Penha Law (Law No. 11.340), which was enacted in 2006 to protect women from domestic violence.
During the session, Senator Leila Barros emphasized that despite legal progress, including the criminalization of stalking, feminicide and violence rates remain high, necessitating reinforced preventive actions and economic autonomy for women. STF Minister Cármen Lúcia noted that the Brazilian State's historical lack of response to such violence has led to the country's international accountability.
Across Brazil, various municipalities and organizations are participating in the Agosto Lilás movement through awareness activities, thematic lighting, and specialized training for protection networks. For instance, Caraguatatuba utilizes the SOS Caraguá Pra Elas program, while Porto Velho has prepared staff for the Casa Aurora, a dedicated facility for adolescent girls. Meanwhile, data from DataSenado indicates that 88% of women reporting violence experience emotional or psychological abuse, highlighting the prevalence of non-physical aggression.
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Agosto Lilás · Avon · Brazil · Brazilian Senate · Cármen Lúcia · Federal University of Rio de Janeiro · Instituto Natura · Leila Barros · Maria da Penha · Maria da Penha Law · Observatório do Feminicídio · Observatório do Feminicídio do Rio de Janeiro
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The platform allows users to cross indicators from security, justice, and health sectors to identify risk factors. netdiario.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The tool incorporates national health databases, including SIM and Sinan. netdiario.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The platform covers all 92 municipalities in the state of Rio de Janeiro. netdiario.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] SEMPI and UFRJ launched a public platform to centralize data on violence against women and girls in Rio de Janeiro. netdiario.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The platform integrates data from emergency services (190 and Ligue 180), the Public Security Institute, and the State Court of Justice. netdiario.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In the first seven months of the year, Poços de Caldas recorded 506 protective measures and 200 arrests for violence against women. sulminastv.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Avon and Instituto Natura launched the 'Movimento Pela Vida das Mulheres' to help society recognize and act against domestic violence. cosmeticinnovation.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] A November 2025 DataSenado survey found that 88% of women reporting violence experienced emotional or psychological abuse. www.portalarcos.com.br · cosmeticinnovation.com.br
- [● 10 SOURCES] The Maria da Penha Law (Law No. 11.340) was enacted on August 7, 2006. freguesianews.com.br · unale.org.br · ric.cps.sp.gov.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · es1.com.br · +5 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] STF Minister Cármen Lúcia noted that the Brazilian State's lack of response to violence led to the country's international accountability. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · es1.com.br · nx1.com.br · oempallador.com.br · rdmonline.com.br · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Senator Leila Barros stated that despite legal advances, feminicide and violence rates persist, requiring reinforced preventive actions. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · es1.com.br · nx1.com.br · oempallador.com.br · rdmonline.com.br · +1 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Caminho Lilás strategy uses totems in high-traffic areas to provide information on public protection networks. www.redemacuco.com.br