In 2024, there was a significant increase of almost 23% in cases judged compared to 2023, with the number of new cases rising from 7,400 to 8,300
The National Council of Justice () presented a new data panel that addresses the legal proceedings related to violence against the, focusing on the judgments of Performed in the Courts of Brazil since 2020. In 2024, there was a significant increase of almost 23% in cases judged compared to 2023, with the number of new cases rising from 7,400 to 8,300.
In addition to femicide data, the panel also provides information on the protective measures granted based on the Maria da Penha Law. In 2023, 827,990 requests for protection were made, resulting in 578,849 favorable decisions and 51,285 negative. In 2024, the number of new occurrences of domestic violence that came to court reached 959,228, representing an average of 2,600 new cases per day.
The Maria da Penha Law, which celebrates 19 years in 2025, generated approximately 2.3 million decisions related to protective measures, with 69.4% of them being favorable to victims. The Ligue 180 service, which offers support to women in situations of violence, registered more than 750,000 calls in 2024, marking a growth of 7.8% over the previous year. Among the 132,000 complaints received, 83,000 were made by the victims themselves.
The data reveal that, in most situations, the attackers are companions or former partner of the victims. The age group that most uses support services is 40 to 44 years, highlighting a specific profile among women seeking help. This information is crucial to better understanding the context of gender violence in the country and directing more effective public policies.
*Report produced with the aid of AI
Posted by Carol Santos
