Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a global challenge that affects countless women, leaving a trail of destruction and trauma in their lives and that of their relatives. This form of violence often settles silently and, in most cases, remains hidden from the authorities, fueled by feelings of fear, threats, embarrassment, and, sadly, financial dependence. This reality often frustrates the possibility that aggressors will be held accountable judicially.

Currently, Brazil ranks fifth in the world ranking of murders of women. According to the most recent study of the Brazilian Forum on Public Security, 2022 witnessed an increase of 6.1% in the records of femicide, totaling 1,437 cases. In addition, there was a 16.9% increase in femicide attempts.

In 2022, in Brazil:

- Approximately 35 women were subjected to physical or verbal aggression every minute.

- About 28.9% of women - equivalent to 18.6 million - reported having suffered violence or aggression at some level, which is the highest rate in the historical series of the survey.

- Every minute, 14 women were victims of physical aggression such as slaps, punches, or kicks.

- Almost 6 million women faced sexual offenses or forced attempts at sexual intercourse.

- 51,000 women were subjected to violence throughout the year, a number comparable to the capacity of a football stadium.

Every day, an astounding number of women, young people, and girls face various forms of violence. These forms include harassment, sexual exploitation, rape, torture, psychological violence, aggression by partners or relatives, persecution, and - gloomily - femicide. Gender violence manifests itself in varied ways and with different intensities. In fact, it is a recurring phenomenon that permeates both public and private spaces, reaching its most extreme point in murder cases.

These alarming figures highlight the urgency of a collective effort to fight domestic violence and promote a safe and respectful environment for all women.