Every woman should have a life free from any violence or abuse. However, the data is alarming in Brazil and around the world. In 2023, three out of every ten Brazilian women were victims of domestic violence, according to the 10th National Survey on Violence against Women. And almost 50 thousand were victims of feminicide in the last ten years. The end of violence against women must be a priority in all countries and must be supported by information, investment and efficient public policies which respect and welcome all women.
In partnership with the Observatory of Women Against Violence of the Federal Senate (OMV) and Gênero e Número, we developed the National Map of Gender Violence. The interactive platform gathers the main national data on violence against women, collected in five official databases: the National Public Security System (Sinesp), the Justice System (DataJud – CNJ), the Health System (DataSUS), and the National Survey on Violence against Women, conducted by Instituto DataSenado in partnership with OMV.
It is a tool for public administrators and the civil society and brings innovations. Among them, the Underreporting Index, which estimates the number of victims of violence who do not seek out the police authorities in the country, and therefore, are not included in the official statistics. This is valuable data to guide robust public policies with effective transforming potential.
At Acolhe, an initiative in partnership with the Accor chain, we offer a safe space for women and companions who need temporary housing after leaving a situation of violence.
The virtual assistant Ângela, created during the pandemic to help victims of violence, provides on-line services. Any woman in a situation of violence (or who knows someone in this context) can send a text message to Ângela via WhatsApp, at number (11) 94494-2415, to request information or help quickly and safely.
We support the Business Coalition to End Violence Against Women and Girls, which encourages the private sector to take the issue over, driving the creation of actions to eradicate violence within the corporate environment and beyond the walls of the companies.
In August, the month of the anniversary of Law Maria da Penha, we used different platforms to communicate that it is only possible to confront violence together.
Our experience, awarded both inside and outside Brazil, shows that combining the production of quality information with accessible and understandable communication is an effective strategy to guide the public debate and spread knowledge in a scenario of great misinformation.
Instituto Natura works on this commitment to cultural change – so that behaviors and attitudes that feed the cycle of violence are eradicated.
Other commitment with Women’s Rights and Health