A recent study from the Fórum Brasileiro de Segurança Pública highlights that one in ten women murdered by femicide in Piauí had active urgent protective measures at the time of their deaths. Specifically, out of 40 femicide victims reported in Piauí in 2024, only four women were under judicial protection against their aggressors, illustrating a troubling situation despite existing protective measures designed to enhance safety. This low percentage is also significant as it stands below the national average, which recorded 13.1% of femicide victims across Brazil having active protective orders.

The study unveils a broader context of violence against women, illustrating a grim landscape in which femicide continues to be a major concern. In 2025, Brazil recorded a staggering 1,568 femicide victims, marking a 4.7% increase compared to previous years. These statistics point to a systemic issue of gender-based violence and highlight the urgent need for improved protective mechanisms and effective enforcement of existing laws aimed at safeguarding women.

Furthermore, the findings underscore the disparities in the implementation and effectiveness of protective measures within different regions of Brazil, prompting calls for a reevaluation of current policies. Public safety and women's rights groups may leverage this data to advocate for reforms and more comprehensive support systems to protect women from domestic violence and ensure that protective measures are not just on paper but effectively enforced in practice.