As Brazil's presidential election heats up, both incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro and his challenger, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, are making a concerted effort to win over the country's female voters. A key issue driving their campaigns is the alarming rise in femicide and gender-based violence, which has left many women and families in Brazil feeling vulnerable and fearful for their safety. In a bid to appeal to this crucial demographic, both candidates are rolling out promises to tackle this pressing social problem, with Lula vowing to strengthen laws and Bolsonaro pledging to increase funding for women's shelters and support services. But can their words be backed up with action, and what does this mean for the future of women's rights in Brazil?
Lula and Bolsonaro appeal to Brazil’s women voters with promises to combat rising femicide and gender violence.
