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Brazil domestic violence signal awareness

Overview

Following the rescue of a Moroccan refugee and her child in São Paulo, who used the international silent distress signal to communicate a domestic violence situation, Brazilian authorities have intensified efforts to promote the gesture.

In São Paulo, the ‘Não se Cale’ (Don’t Be Silent) protocol has trained more than 139,000 people to recognize the signal. This initiative focuses on teaching commercial establishments, such as restaurants and nightclubs, how to identify risk and provide support. Similarly, in Londrina, municipal councils are expanding the campaign through social media and posters to strengthen local protection networks.

Entities

Brazil · Military Police of São Paulo · Canadian Women’s Foundation · Municipal Council for Women’s Rights of Londrina · Government of the State of São Paulo

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Brazil expands awareness of universal signal for women in danger

    Brazilian authorities in São Paulo and Londrina are promoting the ‘Signal for Help,’ a discreet hand gesture used by women to request assistance during domestic violence or harassment.

  2. [CRIME] 2 sources
    São Paulo police rescue Moroccan refugee using distress signal

    Police in São Paulo rescued a Moroccan refugee and her baby after she used the international silent distress signal to report domestic violence.

Sources

hugogloss.uol.com.br · ojornaldaregiao.com.br · portalcambe.com.br · saobentoemfoco.com.br