Assessing the impact of the "Maria da Penha Law" (enacted 2006-2016) on instances of gender-based violence in Brazil
In the year 2017, a paper was published that evaluated the effectiveness of mechanisms established to combat domestic violence against women in Brazil, with a particular focus on the public policies related to gender violence. The paper, available at doi.org/10.24241/rcai.2017.117.3.101, analysed the validity of the "Maria da Penha" Law over a ten-year period.
The "Maria da Penha" Law, approved in 2016, is a landmark piece of legislation in Brazil as it is the first systematic mechanism against gender violence in the country. As a signatory to international treaties against gender violence, Brazil has been actively working towards eradicating gender-based violence.
The paper studied various mechanisms created to halt domestic violence against women in Brazil and assessed their effectiveness. It presented current challenges for the policy combating gender violence in Brazil, offering valuable insights into the ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and protection of women in the country.
Over the last ten years, numerous Brazilian governmental bodies, academic researchers, and non-governmental organizations have evaluated the effectiveness of public measures against gender-based violence in Brazil. The "Maria da Penha" Law, specific to gender violence in Brazil, was a key focus of these evaluations.
It is important to note that the full text articles of this issue are available only in Spanish language. Despite this, the findings and insights presented in the paper offer a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and successes in combating gender violence in Brazil.
In conclusion, the paper provides a valuable contribution to the ongoing discourse on gender violence in Brazil, offering insights into the effectiveness of public policies and the challenges that lie ahead in the fight against gender-based violence.
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