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This Friday (25), a symbolic act in the center of Rio Branco brought together representatives of social movements, public institutions and family members of victims to denounce cases of femicide in Acre and collect more policies to confront gender violence. The mobilization occurred in front of Rio Branco Palace and marked the International Day of Latin American and Caribbean Black Women.
During the demonstration, 82 crosses were scattered outside the palace, representing women murdered in the state between 2018 and June 2025. Velas were lit and posters displayed as a form of tribute and denunciation. The act also highlighted the 158 attempted femicide recorded in the same period.
With 82 crosses, shoes and posters, demonstration charged justice to victims and denounced the omission in the face of gender violence/Photo: Pedro Marcelo/Amazônica Acre Network
The action was attended by collectives linked to the Black Women’s Movement, the Ecumenical Institute, the African Matrix Religions, the Catholic Church, as well as representatives of the Acre Public Prosecution Service, the State Court of Auditors and other civil society entities.
Posters with protest messages denounced gender violence and requested urgent actions from the authorities/Photo: Pedro Marcelo/Amazônica Acre Network
The demonstration was part of a national mobilization entitled “Stop Killing Us”, which seeks to draw the attention of the population and the authorities to increase violence against women and to demand compliance with public policies for prevention, welcoming and protection.
