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Massive Protests Erupt in Brazil Against Gender-Based Violence

12/8/2025

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Tens of thousands across Brazil gathered on December 7, 2025, to protest gender-based violence.
Last year, Brazil recorded 1,492 femicide victims, the highest since the 2015 law against femicide.
The protests followed high-profile cases, including the murder of Alline de Souza Pedrotti's sister and the attack on Taynara Souza Santos, a context experts say reflects backlash to visibility of women's issues.
Demonstrators called for legislative changes and greater male involvement.

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Tens of thousands across Brazil gathered on December 7, 2025, to protest gender-based violence.
Last year, Brazil recorded 1,492 femicide victims, the highest since the 2015 law against femicide.
The protests followed high-profile cases, including the murder of Alline de Souza Pedrotti's sister and the attack on Taynara Souza Santos, a context experts say reflects backlash to visibility of women's issues.
Demonstrators called for legislative changes and greater male involvement.