The government of Brazil has begun implementing the first measures under the Brazil Pact Against Femicide, a national initiative aimed at strengthening prevention, enforcement, and support systems to address gender-based violence and femicide. Among the measures announced this week are electronic monitoring tools for domestic violence offenders, a nationwide effort to execute outstanding arrest warrants, and expanded services for survivors.
The plan was presented during a seminar at the Palácio do Planalto in Brasília attended by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Minister of Women Márcia Lopes, alongside other federal officials, civil society representatives, and international organizations. The announcement marks the first phase of actions under the pact, which was signed in February and involves coordination among Brazil’s executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
Monitoring and Arresting Aggressors
One of the central components of the plan focuses on reducing impunity in cases of violence against women. Through the Ministry of Justice and Public Security of Brazil, authorities will implement an electronic monitoring system known as Safe Woman Alert, designed to track individuals accused of domestic violence when courts have issued protective measures for victims.
The monitoring system will be coordinated through a newly created Integrated Safe Woman Center, which will centralize information and allow real-time oversight of cases.
Authorities also announced a national task force to execute approximately 1,000 outstanding arrest warrants against individuals accused of violence against women who remain at large. The operation will be coordinated by the Ministry of Justice in cooperation with state security forces.
Expanding Support for Survivors
The initiative also introduces expanded support services for survivors of gender-based violence. The Ministry of Health of Brazil announced plans to provide 4.7 million psychological consultations in 2026 focused on the mental health needs of women experiencing violence.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Women of Brazil has adopted new national protocols for registering and investigating femicide cases and for providing assistance to women and girls affected by violence.
As part of these efforts, authorities will deploy 52 mobile units of the Itinerant Lilac Rooms, specialized spaces designed to provide confidential support and services for women in vulnerable situations.
Addressing the Culture of Violence
Government officials emphasized that combating femicide requires not only institutional reforms but also broader societal engagement. During the event, speakers called for stronger collaboration among local governments, civil society organizations, and the private sector to confront violence against women.
The initiative also includes awareness campaigns targeting men, expanded support channels for women facing gender-based political violence, and partnerships with mobility and technology companies to promote the national women’s helpline, Dial 180, during the month of International Women’s Day.
A National Pact Against Femicide
The Brazil Pact Against Femicide, signed in February 2026, seeks to coordinate government action across institutions to address one of the country’s most persistent human rights challenges. According to the government, the initiative focuses on three priorities: Accelerating protective measures and accountability for aggressors, strengthening support systems for victims, and promoting cultural change to reduce violence against women.
The program’s launch also highlighted the legacy of Maria da Penha, whose case inspired Brazil’s landmark domestic violence legislation and remains a symbol of the country’s ongoing efforts to confront gender-based violence.
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