Brazilian cities are implementing electronic safety kiosks to combat the alarming increase in feminicide cases, with official statistics showing a rise in women's murders.
On International Women's Day, attention turns to the pressing issue of women's safety in Brazil, highlighted by alarming statistics revealing a record number of feminicides. In 2025, 1,568 women were murdered, averaging four deaths daily, reflecting a 4.7% increase from the previous year, according to the Brazilian Forum on Public Security. This escalating violence against women calls for urgent measures to protect vulnerable individuals.
In response to this crisis, Brazilian municipalities are adopting innovative technology as a new ally on the streets: electronic kiosks, commonly referred to as safety totems. These devices are designed for public spaces, acting as monitoring and emergency response stations. Their primary goal is to enhance the efficiency of police response times and establish an immediate, accessible protection network for women in precarious situations, ultimately striving to mitigate the violence women face daily.
In 2026, the push for improved public safety will be supported by the Brazilian Public Security Yearbook, which aims to track and analyze incidents of violence against women more effectively. The implementation of these safety totems stands as a critical intervention in the ongoing battle against gender-based violence, emphasizing the need for societal change and governmental readiness to utilize technology for public safety enhancement.
