# Violence against women awareness initiatives in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/violence-against-women-awareness-initiatives-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-08-18T16:30:16.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Public awareness initiatives have been conducted in Brazil to combat domestic and family violence against women. 

In Limeira, the Women’s Prosecutor Office and local legislative entities organized a lecture focused on physical, mental, emotional, and psychological health. The event aimed to help attendees recognize various forms of abuse—including sexual, patrimonial, and moral violence—and provided information on available support channels.

In Mato Grosso, the Military Police’s Patrulha Maria da Penha held a session at CMEI Lúcia Helena as part of the ‘Agosto Lilás’ initiative. This event focused on educating the school community and parents on identifying abusive relationships and utilizing legal protections under the Maria da Penha Law. 

During the session at CMEI Lúcia Helena de Campos, Major Raissa and Sergeant Wenilson provided information to help participants identify signs of abuse and understand reporting channels. The lecture was part of the ‘Espaço de Saberes’ training program. School director Nelma Neres emphasized that education is a “vital tool for building a safer society” and highlighted the importance of partnering with the Military Police to strengthen support networks for preventing domestic violence.

## Claims

- The CMEI Lúcia Helena de Campos hosted an awareness event regarding violence against women. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Patrulha Maria da Penha team from the Military Police conducted the lecture. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Major Raissa and Sergeant Wenilson were the speakers at the event. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The lecture is part of the Espaço de Saberes training program for educators and the school community. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The event addressed psychological, moral, patrimonial, and sexual violence as defined by the Maria da Penha Law. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: CMEI Lúcia Helena hosts lecture to combat violence against women

CMEI Lúcia Helena de Campos hosted a lecture by the Military Police to combat violence against women, educating the community on the Maria da Penha Law and domestic abuse prevention.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cmei-lcia-helena-hosts-lecture-to-combat-violence-against-women

### 2026-07-25: Limeira Women's Prosecutor Office Holds Self‑Care Lecture on Violence

On 2 June 2024, Limeira's Women's Prosecutor Office held a self‑care lecture on domestic violence at Paróquia Santa Isabel, featuring Dr. Soraia Drago and attended by local officials.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/limeira-womens-prosecutor-office-holds-selfcare-lecture-on-violence

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Cite as: Violence against women awareness initiatives in Brazil. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/violence-against-women-awareness-initiatives-in-brazil