Session also analyzes proposal on cancer treatment in the SUS and changes in public service careers
This Tuesday (March 10, 2026), at 2 pm, the Federal Senate analyzes projects aimed at combating violence against women. The proposals deal with prevention measures, changes in and the creation of a tribute to men who work in defense of this cause. Also on the agenda are texts on cancer treatment in the (Unified Health System) and reorganization of careers in the federal public service.
One of the projects is the PL, by the senator (PP-PB), which creates the Before It Happens program to expand prevention actions and strengthen the service network for victims. Another item is the PL, from the congresswoman (PSD-RJ), which amends the Maria da Penha Law to establish that the retraction hearing will only be held if there is an express statement from the victim before the complaint. The text received a favorable opinion from the rapporteur, the senator (PSD-SP).
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Brazil has, on average, (Specialized Women’s Service Police Station) for every 100 thousand women. Among the federation units, the Federal District has the largest proportional supply, with 34 units – equivalent to 2.31 per 100 thousand women. São Paulo, the most populous state, has the largest number of units (137), but the service rate is 0.60 per 100 thousand women.
In total, including the DF, only 8 units of the federation have more than one police station or police station for every 100 thousand women. Tocantins appears in 2nd place, with a rate of 1.72, followed by Pernambuco, with 1.69
The network to combat violence against women brings together different care services. Among them are the Brazilian Women’s House, the Women’s Defense Centers in the Public Defender’s Offices and the Maria da Penha Patrol. This structure includes shelter homes, temporary reception units and other specialized services aimed at people in situations of violence.
As the gateway to this system, it functions as a national service channel for victims. The call is free and the service operates 24 hours a day, every day of the week. In addition to providing guidance on laws and rights, the center informs where to seek assistance, register incidents and forward them to the competent bodies. From 2022 to 2025, the number of complaints registered by the channel increased by around 76.87%.
