The president of the Chamber, Hugo Motta, has set aside an empty week for lawmakers to vote on various projects aimed at combatting violence against women, in response to a record number of femicides in the past decade. This week is characterized by remote voting through an online system, which, while expedient, diminishes the opportunity for in-depth discussion of the issues at hand. The decision to prioritize this agenda is particularly poignant as it coincides with International Women's Day celebrations held recently.

The proposed projects focus primarily on strengthening laws and measures against domestic violence and promoting women's rights. Some initiatives have already passed votes early this week, but the full analysis and discussion of propositions remain scheduled for upcoming sessions. This legislative push stems from recommendations made by the female lawmakers' group, which aimed to highlight critical issues surrounding gender-based violence in Brazil.

However, concerns have been expressed by some representatives, such as Deputy Talíria Petrone, about the implications of holding these votes during a 'thin' week in the legislative calendar. She characterized this approach as a minimization of significant issues affecting women's safety and rights in Brazil. Given the alarming statistic that a woman becomes a victim of domestic violence every two minutes in the country, there are calls for more attentive and robust legislative processes to address such pressing societal concerns.