New government plan targets violence against women
Brazil’s Ministry of Women on Tuesday (Mar. 19) launched the Action Plan of the National Pact for the Prevention of Femicides. The efforts are part of the celebrations for women’s month of March in the fight against misogyny and the promotion of equality.The move aims to prevent violent deaths of women due to gender issues and also to guarantee access to justice for all women in situations of violence as well as their families.During the launch ceremony, Minister for Women Cida Gonçalves said that women have suffered the most from the fascism established in Brazil in recent years. “Our bodies, our lives, and our achievements have been thrown [away]. Building homes for [affordable housing program] Minha Casa Minha Vida is easier than building customs, values, attitudes, hope, and dignit...