In February, a collective rape allegation involving players from Vasco-AC took place within the club's accommodation in Rio Branco, prompting significant public outcry and legal action. The State Secretariat for Women (Semulher) and the Acre Football Federation (FFAC) have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening efforts to combat gender violence within sports environments. The partnership includes the implementation of educational and awareness initiatives directed at clubs and athletes, focusing on the prevention of violence against women.

Four players from Vasco-AC are currently detained in a prison complex in Rio Branco while investigations into the allegations are ongoing. Their identities have not been disclosed in the article, but they have all denied the accusations made against them. This legal situation has raised concerns about the culture surrounding sports and how such issues are addressed by athletic organizations, making the initiative by Semulher and FFAC particularly relevant and crucial as it strives to change attitudes towards gender violence in the sporting community.

The plan includes weekly participation from Semulher’s teams in activities aimed at training the 16 teams affiliated with the football federation. The educational actions will focus on enhancing understanding and awareness of gender violence issues, striving to create a safer and more respectful environment for athletes and women associated with sports. This initiative not only responds to the immediate legal challenges but also seeks to foster a long-term cultural shift within Brazilian sports that supports women's rights and safety.