Every 4 hours a woman is a victim of violence in Brazil
In Brazil, a chilling reality unfolds every 4 hours as a woman falls victim to violence. The year 2022 witnessed over 2,400 registered cases, a staggering number that includes nearly 500 femicides. This means that every single day, at least one woman tragically loses her life simply because she is a woman. These statistics have been compiled by the Network of Security Observatories.Ways to save lives and welcome these women were discussed this week at the 1st National Meeting of the Brazilian Women's Houses in Brasília, the country’s capital.The houses provide humanized and integrated care to women victims of violence. They offer, for example, shelter, psychological and social support, police assistance, and access to legal resources such as the Public Prosecutor's Office and the Publi...