In a powerful show of resistance against gender-based violence, tens of thousands of women and allies took to the streets across Brazil on Sunday. The protests, sparked by a series of brutal incidents including femicide, called for immediate action against the rising tide of violence against women.
Demonstrators gathered in major cities like Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, voicing their demands for an end to femicide and misogyny. The protests followed several horrific cases, including the murder of Alline de Souza Pedrotti's sister by a male colleague and the brutal assault on Taynara Souza Santos by her ex-boyfriend.
Activists are now pushing for legal reforms and greater public awareness as the country grapples with record numbers of gender-based violence. Juliana Martins of the Brazili

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