NEIGHBOR

Violence against women often happens behind closed doors. But that doesn’t mean it happens without anyone noticing.

In 2025, Brazil recorded 1,571 femicides — more than four women killed every day — and 4,189 attempted femicides. Physical violence also reached alarming levels: at least one woman was assaulted every two minutes.

But another statistic reveals a crucial dimension of the problem: in 63% of femicide cases, people close to the victim knew about the abuse.

Family members, friends, and neighbors often notice the signs, hear the violence, or know that something is happening. And that is precisely where there is an opportunity to break the cycle before it reaches its most tragic outcome.

Based on this reality, the Government of the Federal District created a campaign to highlight the responsibility of those around the victim and reinforce the role of the 180 Women’s Support Line.

Because domestic violence happens inside the home. But fighting it is everyone’s responsibility.