Violence against women

More than a thousand people marched in Berlin and Hamburg under the motto 'Men against Violence' to protest domestic violence, femicides and sexual harassment. Organizers aimed to show solidarity with women and give Father's Day a different meaning.

2026년 05월 10일 AI에 의해 보고됨

Nidy Johana Londoño, 30, originally from Acevedo in Huila, was stabbed to death in her home in Ciudad Bolívar, Bogotá, following a jealousy-fueled argument with her partner.

The president of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta (Republicanos-PB), reserved a week with remote voting to analyze bills combating violence against women, following a record of feminicides in the last ten years. The agenda was indicated by the women's bloc in homage to International Women's Day, which occurred on March 8. While some bills have already been approved, congresswomen criticize the emptied format, which reduces in-person debates.

2026년 03월 03일 AI에 의해 보고됨

First Lady Rosângela da Silva, known as Janja, stated in an interview on TV Brasil that she suffered sexual harassment twice since taking office, even with a security team. She highlighted the lack of safety for women in general and advocated combining education and strict laws to address the issue. Janja also mentioned influencing President Lula on topics like feminicide.

Demonstrators gathered in northern São Paulo on Saturday (13/12) to demand justice for Tainara Souza Santos, who was run over and dragged by her ex-boyfriend on November 29. The protest followed the same route she would have taken that day on Marginal Tietê. Tainara awoke from her induced coma on Friday but had both legs amputated.

2025년 12월 01일 AI에 의해 보고됨

Presenter Adriana Araújo of Jornal da Band grew emotional live on Monday (December 1) while reporting on violence against women in São Paulo and alarming femicide statistics in Brazil. She made a strong appeal for action from authorities, highlighting that the country faces a daily 'slaughter'. Her speech went viral on social media.