# Brazilian initiatives against violence against women > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-initiatives-against-violence-against-women > Updated: 2026-08-19T11:22:05.000Z. Sources: 86. Developments: 3. 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 ‘Todas Elas’ Integration Forum to discuss prevention and response strategies. This event coincided with the 20th anniversary of the Maria da Penha Law and followed a study indicating that 77.6% of women in the Federal District had experienced some form of intimate partner violence. During the ‘Agosto Lilás’ national awareness campaign, initiatives have expanded through local legislative actions and regional programs. In Araraquara and Ladário, public hearings have been held to discuss legal protections and municipal budgets. In São Luís, officials continue to call for the operationalization of the Maria da Penha Patrol within the Municipal Guard. In Bahia, the Regional Electoral Court (TRE-BA) has launched a center specifically to prevent and confront political violence against women. Recent developments highlight the scale of the crisis, with 2025 DataSenado research estimating that approximately 3.7 million Brazilian women experienced domestic or family violence in a 12-month period, averaging ‘seven cases per minute’. Regional responses continue to diversify. In Palmas, the Municipal Secretariat for Women (Semup) has utilized the ‘Agosto Lilás’ campaign to provide health and beauty services at the Casa da Mulher Brasileira (CMB), alongside educational talks at the Social Assistance Reference Center (Cras) in Jardim Taquari. The CMB serves as a centralized hub integrating psychosocial support, specialized police stations, and judicial courts to provide humanized care and prevent re-victimization. Recent ‘Agosto Lilás’ activities include an educational event in Palmital involving the Rotary Club, the OAB, and the Civil Police to instruct students on domestic violence and protection networks. In Parauapebas, the City Council hosted an art exhibition to encourage reflection on various forms of violence and promote emergency reporting channels. ## Claims - The Maria da Penha Law (Law No. 11.340) was enacted on August 7, 2006. (corroborated by 10 sources) - Senator Leila Barros stated that despite legal advances, feminicide and violence rates persist, requiring reinforced preventive actions. (corroborated by 6 sources) - STF Minister Cármen Lúcia noted that the Brazilian State's lack of response to violence led to the country's international accountability. (corroborated by 6 sources) - SEMPI and UFRJ launched a public platform to centralize data on violence against women and girls in Rio de Janeiro. (corroborated by 2 sources) - A November 2025 DataSenado survey found that 88% of women reporting violence experienced emotional or psychological abuse. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Avon and Instituto Natura launched the 'Movimento Pela Vida das Mulheres' to help society recognize and act against domestic violence. (single source) - In the first seven months of the year, Poços de Caldas recorded 506 protective measures and 200 arrests for violence against women. (single source) - The Caminho Lilás strategy uses totems in high-traffic areas to provide information on public protection networks. (single source) - The Araraquara City Council held a public hearing to commemorate 20 years of the Maria da Penha Law. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-19: Brazil mobilizes nationwide against violence against women during Agosto Lilás Brazil observes ‘Agosto Lilás’ with nationwide campaigns, legal initiatives, and educational programs to combat gender-based violence and honor the 20th anniversary of the Lei Maria da Penha. 30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-municipalities-hold-sessions-to-promote-maria-da-penha-law ### 2026-08-12: Brazilian Senate marks Agosto Lilás and 20 years of Maria da Penha Law The Brazilian Senate marked the Agosto Lilás campaign and the 20th anniversary of the Maria da Penha Law, with officials calling for stronger prevention to combat persistent domestic violence and feminicide. 55 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-de-janeiro-launches-data-platform-to-combat-violence-against-women ### 2026-08-07: Brasília Women's Protection Forum Opens Registrations The Brasília Women's Protection Forum opens registration for its 17 August event, aiming to strengthen integrated responses to gender violence amid high local prevalence rates. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/braslia-womens-protection-forum-opens-registrations --- Cite as: Brazilian initiatives against violence against women. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-initiatives-against-violence-against-women