Feminicidometer: Initiatives in Acre reduce femicide and turn data into public policies

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The fight against femicide in Acre has gained prominence in recent years, thanks to an innovative approach that transforms statistical data into effective public policies. With a 43% reduction in cases of femicide in the last seven years, the state has become a reference in facing gender violence.

The key to this success lies in the use of tools such as feminicidometer, created by the Acre Public Prosecution Service (MP-AC), which crosses information from public security, judiciary and other institutions to map and understand the phenomenon.

Feminicidometer: Data that saves lives
Launched in 2021, feminicidometer is a pioneering platform in the country that brings together and analyzes data on consummate and tempted femicides. According to Attorney Patrícia Rêgo, coordinator of the Observatory of Gender Violence (OBSGENERO), the tool was created to provide detailed information about the profile of victims, aggressors and places where crimes occur.

“This data helps us understand how the phenomenon develops in territories and thinking about strategies for the formulation of more effective public policies. In addition, the transparency of this information is fundamental to engage society to combat gender violence, ”explains Patrícia Rêgo.

Between 2018 and 2024, Acre recorded 77 consummated femicides and 111 attempts. Data analysis revealed that 85% of the victims were brown or black women, 81% had low income and 88% were not tailored protective at the time of the crime. Most of the attackers were composed of companions, former companions or boyfriends of the victims, and the crimes occurred mainly in domestic contexts.

Evidence -based public policies
The data collected by the feminicidometer has been essential to guide the actions of the state government. One of the most recent initiatives is the creation of a fund to pay a monthly minimum wage to femicide orphans, provided for in State Law No. 4,065/2022.

The project, led by the State Secretariat of Social Assistance and Human Rights (Seasdh), in partnership with the Women’s Secretariat (Seasdh) and the State Attorney General’s Office (PGE), is under adjustment to be sent to the Legislative Assembly from Acre (Aleac).

“When we managed to see this, the number of femicide orphans, how many children, how many teenagers, the profile of these children, we started to seek a state policy for femicide orphans, and Acre was the first state to approve a policy to the orphans of femicide. The child is an absolute priority and this is very important and symbolic, ”says Patrícia Rêgo.

We need to keep a close look at the data and its importance in combating femicide in Acre/Photo: Samuel Moura/Secom

In addition, the Gladson Cameli government has invested in other measures, such as the reform of the specialized police stations, the creation of the Women’s Secretariat and the implementation of the Lilac Bus, which brings protection and information services to the interior cities.

Actions that make a difference
Women’s Secretary Mordia El-Shawwa points out that feminicidometer has been a crucial tool for planning the folder’s actions.

“This tool is what we have today in the state of Acre that most consolidates data regarding consummate and tempted femicide, and this helps us in the daily planning of the actions of the Women’s Secretariat. He tells us, for example, which places are happening the most femicide, which municipality, the characteristic of the victim of femicide, if he was a woman with a job, if she had her financial autonomy, or was a woman who could not be kept, among other information. All of this helps us to be promoting public policies in our state, ”he says.

Amulher’s initiatives include campaigns such as the Block of Respect, during Carnival, August Lilac and 21 days of activism for the end of violence against women. In addition, the secretary maintains continuous performance on social networks, with informative content that helps women identify situations of violence and seek help.

Challenges and hope for the future
Despite the advances, the fight against femicide still faces challenges. Prosecutor Patrícia Rêgo warns that society needs to engage more in this struggle. “Femicide is an avoidable crime because it gives signs. So we have to zero femicide, and we have this obligation as a society and state, ”he says.

For Rose Dourado, sister of Sara Araújo de Lima, a victim of femicide in 2020, the pain of loss has become motivation to help other women.

“One thing that I learned from all this is that we always hear that dog that barks does not bite, but we learned in a very tough way, that dog that barks not only bites, kills, and that’s what he did. We underestimate his threats. It’s something women should never let happen. At least threat, you should seek help, ”he says.