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Local government initiatives for women's safety and rights

Overview

Municipalities in Brazil and Portugal are implementing various programs to combat gender violence and promote women's empowerment.

In Brazil, Araraquara has approved the ‘Selo Empresa Parceira da Mulher’ to recognize private companies that implement policies against sexual and moral harassment and support victims of violence. In São Paulo state, Capivari is hosting entrepreneurship workshops to foster economic independence, while Limeira is offering self-defense training to enhance personal safety.

In Portugal, the municipality of Palmela is launching a specialized support service in partnership with the Portuguese Association for Victim Support (APAV). This multidisciplinary service, funded by a €184,960 investment, aims to provide personalized assistance to victims of domestic and gender-based violence through 2028.

Entities

Araraquara City Council · Portuguese Association for Victim Support · Capivari · São Paulo · Century Team Limeira

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Local government initiatives in São Paulo promote women's empowerment

    Authorities in Capivari and Limeira, Brazil, are hosting free workshops focused on female entrepreneurship and self-defense to promote autonomy and safety.

  2. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Municipalities in Brazil and Portugal launch initiatives to combat gender violence

    Araraquara, Brazil, approved a new seal for companies promoting women's rights, while Palmela, Portugal, is launching a specialized multidisciplinary support service for victims of gender violence.

Sources

capivari.sp.gov.br · elimeira.com.br · euvivoaselecao.com.br · ipatingafc.com.br · jornalalef.com.br · jornaldeararaquara.com.br · mauaagora.com.br · newslog.com.br · novasdodia.com.br · oretratodobrasil.com.br · sapo.pt