What are women rights in Brazil?

This notion, however, clashes with the realities of daily life - only women know what it feels like to be paid less for equal work or to fear harassment in the streets. read more

The formation of women's police units and a federally funded hotline to serve victims of gender violence have significantly advanced the protections offered to women in Brazil, though domestic violence in Brazil remains prevalent and thus a major obstacle in attaining equal rights for women. In 2015, Brazil enacted a law against femicide. read more

Women and Afro-Brazilians have much to fear from the new regime, and the international community must support them in defending their rights. JUREMA WERNECK. MUSIMBI KANYORO. Rio de Janeiro. Ms. Werneck is a board member of the Global Fund for Women based in Brazil, and Ms. Kanyoro is its president and chief executive. read more

After Dilma Rousseff's impeachment, Brazil has seen a regression in its policies towards women. read more