GLOBAL DATABASE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLSCOUNTRY-PROFILEBRAZILMEASURESEXPANSION OF SHELTER NETWORK FOR WOMEN IN SITUATIONS OF VIOLENCE
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Expansion of Shelter Network for Women in Situations of Violence
Type of Measure
Services > Social services > Shelter Safe accommodation
Form of Violence
Violence against women and girls
Year
2023
Brief Description

In 2023, Brazil expanded its network of shelters for women in situations of violence. These facilities provide safe accommodation and psychosocial support for women and their children, as part of broader strategies to protect and empower survivors.

Source of Information
Progress report on the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action within the Beijing+30 Review, Brazil, 2024
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