When launching a campaign to end femicide in the country, the Minister of Women, Cida Gonçalves, highlighted that every minute three protective measures for women are issued in the country, reaching 400 thousand per year. 
The “Zero Feminicide – No violence against women” campaign aims to involve the whole of society against this type of violence.
“The crime of femicide is a preventable crime. It is different from other crimes such as homicides and street fights, for example. We want to involve the whole of society. We are working with several companies, women’s groups in Brazil, and soccer clubs, because we want to talk to men. The sports space is very important for clubs to mobilize and send messages to prevent aggression and abuse against women, which are crimes,” said Minister Cida Gonçalves, in an interview with the program The Voice of Brazilfrom the Brazilian Communications Company (EBC).
Complaint
On Wednesday (7), the date on which the Maria da Penha Law turns 18, the minister called on women and the population to report cases of violence. Reports can be made anonymously to Ligue 180. The police will be called.
Women can also ask questions and receive guidance and information by phone. “We are prepared to assist all women in the country,” she added. In emergency situations, the recommendation is to call 190, when the police will be called.
“You who are listening to us, you who are at home, help us too. Your speech, your position will make us truly end violence against women. We also need men. We need men to tell other men that violence against women is a crime,” she said.
This month, Purple August was launched, a campaign to combat domestic violence against women.
