Brazilian Minister of Women Strengthens Public Policies to Promote Gender Equality and Combat Violence Against Women in Amazonas

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In a series of commitments aimed at strengthening public policies to promote gender equality and combat violence against women, the Brazilian Minister of Women, Marcia Lopes, visited Manaus (Amazonas) on Wednesday, 23. The agenda included a technical visit to the construction site of the Casa da Mulher Brasileira (Brazilian Women's House) and participation in the opening of the 5th Municipal Conference on Policies for Women. During her visit to the Casa da Mulher Brasileira, the minister was accompanied by the governor of the state of Amazonas, Wilson Lima. The facility, with a federal investment of R$10.4 million and a state contribution of R$7.5 million, will bring together essential services for the reception and care of women experiencing violence.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Casa da Mulher Brasileira, a facility for the reception and care of women experiencing violence, is currently in the final stages of construction with a total investment of R$17.9 million (R$10.4 million federal and R$7.5 million state contribution).
  • The facility will cover approximately 10,000 square meters with 84 rooms, a changing room, and ample parking.
  • The facility will serve as a gateway to an articulated protection network, providing psychosocial support, a specialized police station, a Public Defender's Office, a Public Prosecutor's Office, the Judiciary, and other services.
  • The minister emphasized the importance of overcoming violence, especially in remote and vulnerable territories, requiring coordination between different areas and spheres of government.
  • The Brazilian government aims to remove Amazonas from its second-place ranking in violence, and this is possible with an entire network of integrated services, encompassing health, culture, education, social assistance, social security, and employment.
  • The conflict against femicide will also be carried out through several strategies, such as zero-femicide campaigns and collaboration with men.
  • The facility will address the specific needs of remote and vulnerable communities, including riverside, indigenous, quilombolas, and fisherwomen.

Statistics:

  • R$10.4 million federal investment in the Casa da Mulher Brasileira facility.
  • R$7.5 million state contribution to the Casa da Mulher Brasileira facility.
  • 84 rooms in the built area of the Casa da Mulher Brasileira facility.
  • 10,000 square meters of coverage for the Casa da Mulher Brasileira facility.

Sources:

  • Government of Brazil. Minister of Women issues news release. News release, July 2025, https://www.gov.br/mulheres/pt-br/central-de-conteudos/noticias/2025/julho/em-manaus-ministra-marcia-lopes-visita-obra-da-casa-da-mulher-brasileira-e-participa-da-v-conferencia-municipal-de-politicas-para-as-mulheres#wrapper.