In Brazil, a new national initiative is expanding a program that began in Hortolândia, SP, focused on training women to identify instances of gender violence and to empower them with knowledge about their rights. This free course aims to educate more than 1,500 women across different regions of the country, providing them with crucial tools to combat this historic and structural issue in society. The campaign is backed by the Instituto Federal de São Paulo (IFSP) in collaboration with the Promotoras Legais Populares (PLPs), a grassroots movement advocating for women's rights and support networks.

The project was born out of a successful experience at the IFSP’s Hortolândia campus, where positive feedback from participants led to the decision to scale up the initiative. As the director-general of the Hortolândia campus and national coordinator of the project, Caroline Jango expressed the importance of addressing gender-based violence, highlighting the societal need for increased education and awareness among women. The program’s structure aims to not only deliver information but also to create a community of support among its participants, fostering solidarity and activism against gender violence.

As Brazil continues to grapple with the pervasive issue of violence against women, this initiative represents a proactive step towards providing women with essential skills and knowledge to protect themselves and seek justice. By educating women on their rights and promoting empowerment, the program hopes to instigate a broader societal change and contribute to the fight against gender violence in Brazil, creating a ripple effect that can inspire similar efforts nationwide.