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Female political participation and rising violence in Brazil

Overview

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 ‘Mulheres pela Vida’ aim to expand protection networks, political violence remains a critical issue. The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) reports that legal processes related to such violence rose from 15 in 2022 to 177 by September 2026.

Recent data indicates a significant surge in gender-based political attacks. Between January and August 2024, 149 cases were reported, representing a 380% increase compared to the same period in 2022, exceeding historical records since 2019. Under Article 326-B of the Electoral Code, it is a crime to harass, humiliate, persecute, or threaten female candidates or officeholders based on gender discrimination to impede their political activities, with attacks increasingly amplified via social media.

To combat this, the TSE has established monitoring mechanisms and a specialized dashboard. Additionally, a protocol signed between the TSE and the Prosecutor General's Office (PGE) created a specialized workflow through the TSE Women's Ombudsman to provide guidance, registration, and referral of reports while aiming to prevent re-victimization.

Gender disparities remain embedded in the judiciary. A study titled ‘Mulheres na Justiça’ shows women hold only 29% of permanent positions in the judiciary. Following the 2026 elections, the Brazilian Congress achieved historic milestones, with women securing more than 100 seats in the Chamber of Deputies (21%) and 12 seats in the Senate.

Entities

Tribunal Superior Eleitoral · Susy Aponte · Chamber of Deputies · Brazil · Nunes Marques

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Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Brazil's TSE reports 380% increase in political violence against women

    Political violence against women in Brazil has risen by 380% in 2024. The TSE has implemented new monitoring tools and a specialized ombudsman to combat gender-based harassment in politics.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Women secure historic 21% of Brazilian Chamber of Deputies seats

    Brazilian women have secured over 100 seats in the Chamber of Deputies for the first time, representing 21% of the body, with potential for further increases through legislative alternates.

  3. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Women's financial autonomy and investment participation discussed in Brazil

    Discussions in Brazil highlight the need for greater female financial autonomy, noting that women represent only 26% of individual investors on the B3 and face ongoing cultural barriers to economic independence

  4. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Women hold 29% of permanent positions in Brazil's judiciary

    Research shows women hold only 29% of permanent judicial roles in Brazil, with Minister Cármen Lúcia being the only woman currently serving on the Supreme Federal Court.

  5. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Brazil: Discrepancies identified in female leadership and political representation

    Discussions in Brazil highlight a gap between women's priorities—such as equal pay and political representation—and the actual proposals found in government plans.

  6. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Female political representation in Brazil

    Women hold less than 20% of seats in Brazil's Chamber and Senate, a gap that impacts legislative efforts to combat gender-based violence and misogyny.

  7. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Women in politics face violence and systemic barriers

    The murder of Peruvian candidate Susy Aponte and ongoing political challenges for women in Brazil have renewed debates over gender-based violence and the need for female representation in power.

  8. [POLITICS] 11 sources
    Women's rights and political representation highlighted in Brazil

    Brazilian initiatives focus on women's rights, featuring STF Minister Cármen Lúcia in a democracy debate and Senate candidates in Rondônia pledging to expand protections for women.

  9. [POLITICS] 31 sources
    Brazil sees sharp rise in political violence against women

    Political violence against women in Brazil has increased 11-fold since 2022. The TSE and MPF launched new campaigns and tools, including a deepfake detection partnership with Google, to combat the trend.

  10. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Direitos Já! Forum discusses female political participation in Brazil

    Over 400 women, including political leaders Simone Tebet and Marina Silva, gathered in São Paulo for the ‘Direitos Já!’ forum to advocate for increased female participation in Brazilian public life.

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