During a televised address on the eve of International Women's Day, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva articulated his commitment to tackling issues such as femicide and women's safety in Brazil. He introduced initiatives like the National Pact Brazil Against Femicide, which aims to enhance governmental efforts in combating violence against women. Lula underscored the importance of immediate actions by law enforcement, pledging an extensive operation to apprehend over 2,000 offenders of violence against women.

In his speech, Lula not only highlighted the necessity of legal measures but also proposed innovations such as electronic tracking for abusers and the establishment of an Integrated Public Security Center, designed to streamline data and improve monitoring of domestic violence cases. He reiterated that the fundamental principle of his administration is to ensure that those who commit violence against women are held accountable and do not remain in freedom, signaling a zero-tolerance policy towards gender-based violence.

Lula's address to a female audience underlines his strategy to increase public safety while also addressing broader cultural and societal factors, such as the influences of gambling that impact women's lives. By denouncing the 'tigrinho' game, a form of illegal betting, along with the enforcement of stricter policies against aggressors, Lula's administration seeks to create safer environments for women, reflecting a larger movement for gender equality and justice in Brazil.