Agosto Lilás

Brazil gender-based violence response

175 clusters · 669 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil expands domestic violence prevention via schools and media

In 2026, Brazil experienced a wave of high-profile gender-based attacks that spurred legislative and policy measures, including tougher penalties, a national self-defence programme, the legalisation of pepper-spray for w

Domestic violence and legislative updates in Brazil

3 clusters · 59 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil marks 20 years of Maria da Penha Law with new initiatives

As the Maria da Penha Law marks its 20th anniversary in August 2026, Brazil continues to face complex challenges regarding domestic violence and femicide. While the law has helped transform domestic abuse into a recogniz

South American vascular and breastfeeding health campaigns

8 clusters · 89 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Agosto Dourado campaign promotes breastfeeding support and awareness

In late July 2026, Brazil’s Sociedade Brasileira de Angiologia e Cirurgia Vascular launched the August Blue and Red campaign to raise awareness of vascular diseases and stroke. On 3 August, the campaign expanded to Argen

Brazilian initiatives against violence against women

3 clusters · 86 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Brazil mobilizes nationwide against violence against women during Agosto Lilás

Efforts to address violence against women in Brazil have focused on both institutional discussion and data integration. In Brasília, the Ministério Público do Distrito Federal e Territórios (MPDFT) organized the third ‘T

Brazilian municipal environmental and climate initiatives

2 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Brazil implements nationwide Agosto Lilás campaigns to combat violence against women

Brazilian municipalities are implementing various initiatives focused on environmental management, climate resilience, and public service improvements. In Cáceres, authorities are advancing a Local Climate Action Plan (

Brazil education, youth training, sport & civic updates

32 clusters · 103 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Municipalities implement diverse social and public service initiatives

Throughout 2026, Brazil expanded its educational and social infrastructure through federal and municipal programs. Key developments included the inauguration of the IFRS Viamão campus and TecnoParque in Rio Grande do Sul