On International Women’s Day, heavy rain did not deter participants in São Paulo from marching against femicide, drawing attention to a pressing social issue in Brazil. The demonstration took place on Avenida Paulista, starting at 2 PM in front of the São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP), with attendees representing various social movements and leftist parties advocating for women's rights. Protesters demanded the criminalization of misogyny and changes to oppressive labor practices, among other issues.

Participants carried signs calling for the safety and respect of women, and consciousness-raising slogans such as 'children are not mothers', all while remembering those recently lost to femicide. Visual reminders of the violence were evident as a group created a small cemetery with dolls and another displayed women's shoes on a red cloth, embodying the victims of gender-based violence. Brazil has seen a disturbing rise in femicides, with the Fórum Brasileiro de Segurança Pública reporting a record 1,568 victims in 2025 alone, underscoring the urgency for societal change and legislative action.

The event not only served as a protest but also as a moment of solidarity, bringing together diverse voices and experiences in the fight against gender-based violence. Given the alarming statistics and the increasing frequency of such crimes, the actions taken by participants resonate deeply within a national context, raising awareness and calling for immediate intervention from both government and civil society to protect women's rights and ensure justice for the victims of femicide.