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Brazil expands response to gender-based violence

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As Brazil approaches marks the 20th anniversary of the Maria da Penha Law, the nation is expanding its response to gender-based violence through regional, federal, and legislative actions. The law, officially renamed facing a surge in September gender-based violence. In 2025, has undergone significant evolution, including a 2017 reform mandating specialized police and forensic services Brazil recorded 1,571 femicides, and a 2018 milestone that created 2026 has seen a specific criminal offense for violating rise in protective measures. Legislative orders, with nearly 979,000 granted in 2025 and judicial measures are tightening. Following a 2021 over 337,000 in the first half of 2026. A landmark Supreme Federal Court decision, several states—including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, and Bahia—have implemented regulations barring individuals convicted of domestic violence from public service exams. Localized initiatives continue to intensify. In Votuporanga, the ‘Masculinidades em Transformação’ project (STF) ruling has entered its third edition, a partnership involving the Judiciary and local government aimed at transforming unanimously expanded the behaviors law to cover all forms of men who gender-based violence, regardless of whether they occur in domestic or intimate settings. This includes protection in public, professional, and community environments, as well as addressing political gender violence. National and regional responses have committed violence intensified through reflection and non-violent communication. In São Joaquim, local agencies met to strengthen municipal protection networks, highlighting the ‘Sinal Vermelho’ (Red Signal) ‘Agosto Lilás’ awareness campaign, which allows women to discreetly signal for help. In Botucatu, the State of São Paulo launched featuring seminars, specialized mobile units like the ‘Circuito Integrado SP Por Todas’ mobile unit, providing psychosocial support, legal guidance, in Botucatu, and assistance with protective orders. To ensure continuity of care, a Municipal Pact is being established between the state and Botucatu City Hall to integrate services. These efforts complement existing programs like ‘Vagão Lilás’ in the ‘OAB por Elas’ project Salvador Metro. The Federal Senate has also introduced the ‘Antes que Aconteça’ handbook and joined the ‘SP Mulher Segura’ application, as officials emphasize that security ‘Pela Vida das Mulheres’ movement to combat domestic violence. Legislative and enforcement actions are also evolving. The Senate is reviewing bills to allow women under protective measures must be paired with robust social to carry firearms and legal assistance networks. to increase penalties for inciting crimes. Meanwhile, several states, including the Federal District, have implemented regulations barring individuals convicted of domestic violence from public service exams. To strengthen frontline response, the ‘Dia C de Capacitação’ initiative is training 7,500 security agents nationwide in gender-sensitive assistance.

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  1. 2026-10-19 22:33 UTC Brazil expands response to gender-based violence
  2. 2026-10-14 15:52 UTC Brazil expands response to gender-based violence
  3. 2026-09-27 05:32 UTC Brazil expands response to gender-based violence
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  35. 2026-07-28 10:02 UTC Brazil sees rise and response to gender‑based violence
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  37. 2026-07-26 14:32 UTC Brazil expands violence prevention amid record low deaths

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