The state of Acre, Brazil, utilized less than 20% of the federal funding designated for combating violence against women, with only R$ 2.4 million spent from the R$ 12 million allocated between 2023 and 2025.
Acre, Brazil, received approximately R$ 12 million in federal funds earmarked for initiatives against violence toward women for the years 2023 to 2025. However, a recent report from the Controladoria Geral da União (CGU) has revealed that the state has utilized less than 20% of these resources, amounting to less than R$ 2.4 million over the three years. This raises concerns about the effectiveness and commitment to tackling this serious social issue in the region.
The report was presented by CGU during a meeting with the Secretaria da Mulher do Acre (Semulher) on October 6. It also evaluated the performance of the support network for women, highlighting the low engagement in using the funds allocated for assisting women. Such statistics can indicate either a lack of proper implementation strategies or ineffective outreach to the communities that need these funds the most.
In response to the findings, the Secretaria de Justiça e Segurança Pública do Acre (Sejusp) clarified that the provided figures reflect only what has been executed and paid, thus not accounting for funds that have been earmarked but not yet utilized. This statement suggests that while the available funding appears underutilized, there may be ongoing commitments not reflected in the immediate fiscal data, emphasizing the necessity for transparency and improvement in funds allocation toward combating violence against women in Acre.
