The São Paulo City Council's Constitution and Justice Commission has approved a bill to rename Peixoto Gomide Street, located in the Bela Vista and Jardim Paulista neighborhoods, to Sophia Gomide Street. This initiative reflects a broader movement to prevent public honors for individuals who have committed acts of femicide, like the former senator whose name adorns the street, Francisco de Assis Peixoto Gomide Júnior, who infamously killed his daughter in 1906. The bill, put forth by councilors Luna Zarattini from the Workers' Party and Silvia da Bancada Feminista from PSOL, symbolizes a shift towards acknowledgment of women's rights and historical injustices. The renaming proposal not only aims to correct the historical oversight of honoring an individual with such a tragic and reprehensible legacy but also aligns with a growing national conversation about the need for public spaces to reflect values of equality and respect, particularly in the context of Brazil's ongoing struggles with gender-based violence. The former senator’s act of violence against his daughter was conveniently overlooked when the street was named after him in 1914, a point that the new proposal seeks to rectify. The bill must now proceed to a plenary vote for final approval. It showcases the legislative push in São Paulo to honor victimized women rather than those who have harmed them, marking an evolution in societal attitudes towards femicide and the need for memorialization practices that empower and recognize the struggles of women in Brazil.