According to a study released by the Brazilian Forum on Public Security (FBSP), Rio Grande do Sul has been the state with the most feminicide cases in the South region of Brazil from 2021 to 2025, accounting for 444 cases, which is 38.8% of all deaths in the region. In comparison, Paraná reported 429 victims and Santa Catarina had 272 during the same timeframe. This alarming statistic underscores the persistent issue of violence against women in the country.

The report also highlights that 1,568 women were victims of feminicide in Brazil last year, marking a 4.7% increase from 2024. There has been a resurgence of such violence, with a recorded growth of 14.5% in feminicide cases across Brazil in the past five years. The majority of these offenses are committed by a partner or ex-partner, which indicates a troubling trend of domestic violence that often results in the ultimate tragedy of feminicide.

Additionally, the report notes that despite the existence of protective measures, their effectiveness remains limited. Only 13.1% of women who were killed in 2025 had a protective order in place, with Rio Grande do Sul reflecting a slightly lower figure of 12.5%. The demographic statistics reveal a troubling reality, where 50% of the victims were aged between 30 and 49 years, while 29.4% were aged 18 to 29 years, and 15.5% were over 50. This data reflects the urgent need for enhanced protective measures and societal change to combat violence against women effectively.