Maria da Penha Law

Domestic violence and violent crime incidents in Brazil

23 clusters · 256 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: Northeast Brazil prosecutors sign pact to combat femicide

The surge in domestic violence and violent crime in Brazil has continued through late 2026, accompanied by new legislative and administrative efforts to support victims. In September 2026, the Secretary of Public Securit

Brazilian legislative and judicial developments

4 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazilian legislative committees advance women's rights proposals

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies continues to review several legislative proposals focused on criminal law, social protections, and public health. Key initiatives include Bill 2719/26, which aims to expand the Maria da

Brazil INSS benefit regulations and administration

21 clusters · 142 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil's INSS expands telemedicine services and document reanalysis

The Brazilian Social Security Institute (INSS) continues to manage regulatory updates and benefit requirements. Under Law 15.415, the INSS must grant maternity benefits to self-employed workers and MEIs within 30 days or

Brazil expands response to gender-based violence

193 clusters · 728 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Brazil awards recognition to indigenous women's violence prevention project

As Brazil marks the 20th anniversary of the Maria da Penha Law, the nation faces a surge in gender-based violence. In 2025, Brazil recorded 1,571 femicides, a figure that has remained a record high for four consecutive y

Domestic violence incidents and legislative updates in Brazi

2 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Sorocaba inaugurates new Civil Defense base and expands social services

Reports from late October 2026 detail separate incidents of domestic violence in the Brazilian states of Santa Catarina, São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and elsewhere. In Xanxerê, Santa Catarina, a 39-year-old man was arrested

Violent crime and child abuse reports in Brazil

2 clusters · 90 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Brazil police report multiple violent incidents and crime investigations

Reports of sexual violence and misconduct involving minors have emerged from several Brazilian states. In Santa Catarina, a 16-year-old was identified as having abused a 3-year-old boy in Cocal do Sul, with medical exami

Brazil video game industry legal regulation

2 clusters · 54 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Brazil establishes legal framework to boost video game industry

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a decree establishing a legal framework for the electronic games industry in Brazil, officially recognizing video games as cultural products and interactive audiovisual works. T

Female political participation and rising violence in Brazil

10 clusters · 60 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Brazil's TSE reports 380% increase in political violence against women

Discussions regarding female political participation and women’s rights in Brazil continue through organized forums and political engagements. While events like ‘Sábados Feministas’ and meetings with collectives like ‘Mu