Women protest femicide in Belo Horizonte and across Brazil

Protesters gathered nationwide on Sunday, December 7, 2025, demanding action against the rising rate of femicides in Brazil. An average of four women were murdered daily in Brazil this year due to gender-based violence, prompting demonstrations across the country. In Belo Horizonte, activists called for public policies to combat this violence. Data from January to September 2025 shows 1,077 women were killed and 2,700 suffered attempted femicide, highlighting the urgent need for prevention and education.