On Sunday, March 8, Brazilian cities organized demonstrations demanding an end to violence against women, with events taking place in at least 18 capitals across the country to mark International Women’s Day. In Rio de Janeiro, the protests were particularly poignant as they highlighted recent national attention on cases of collective rape involving young adolescents. The Civil Police made significant arrests this week, detaining four suspects and apprehending a teenager believed to be the mastermind behind the crimes, underscoring the urgency of addressing sexual violence.