Femicide Victims Exceed Official Records by 38% in Brazil

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•The number of femicide victims in Brazil is 38% higher than official data indicates.
•São Paulo state experienced a 96% increase in femicide cases from 2022 to 2026.
•The discrepancy suggests underreporting or misclassification of gender-based killings.
•Accurate data is essential for creating policies to combat violence against women.

What Could Happen If...

▸Brazilian authorities improve data collection and reporting on femicide More accurate statistics will enable better-targeted policies and resources to reduce violence against women and support victims' families.

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🏛Government of Brazil

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REGIONALAgencia BrasilVítimas de feminicídio aumentaram 96% no estado de SP, em quatro anos REGIONALAgencia BrasilNúmero de vítimas de feminicídio supera em 38% registros oficiais

New data shows that the number of femicide victims in Brazil is 38% higher than official government records. In São Paulo state, femicide cases have increased by 96% over the past four years. This underreporting affects the accuracy of violence statistics and complicates efforts to develop effective policies to protect women and support victims' families.