A evolução dos instrumentos de combate ao feminicídio no ordenamento jurídico brasileiro: análise do ordenamento vigente

Abstract

Violence against women is a serious and persistent problem worldwide, affecting millions of women at all social levels. In recent years, there have been significant legal advances in the fight against gender-based violence, particularly with the enactment of the Maria da Penha Law in Brazil. This paper aims to analyze the importance of combating violence against women, as well as the legal advances in this regard and whether the measures taken have been effective in reducing this type of violence. Although the Maria da Penha Law represented a significant advance in the fight against gender-based violence, there is still much to be done. Data from the 2021 Violence Atlas show that the homicide rate of women in Brazil was 4.2 per 100,000 inhabitants in 2019, and 88.8% of these deaths were caused by known perpetrators of the victims. Moreover, the growth of domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic reinforces the urgency of more effective measures to protect women. In summary, violence against women is a serious and persistent problem that affects everyone. The Maria da Penha Law represented an important advance in the fight against gender-based violence, establishing protection measures for women in situations of violence and increasing penalties for perpetrators. Although there is still much to be done, the measures taken have been effective in preventing violence against women and raising awareness on the subject. This research was conducted through bibliographic analysis, with the aim of contributing to the understanding of the importance of combating violence against women and the need for more effective measures to protect victims.