Janja Records Videos Backing Women Candidates for Governor and Senate

Janja has begun recording videos to support women seeking major elected offices, including state governorships and seats in Brazil's Federal Senate. The effort is designed to strengthen female progressive candidates in this year's elections.

Her endorsements are not limited to candidates from the Workers' Party. They are aimed at women who defend similar causes and are candidates supported by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. In one video recorded last week, Janja backed Senator Eliziane Gama of Maranhão, a Workers' Party member.

"A woman of faith, who carries with her the idea of serving others and her country. President Lula trusts her and needs her in the Senate to continue his work. A woman who knows the struggles and needs of Brazilian women," Janja says in the video. She also says Gama entered politics and opened paths for others, adding that she has the president's confidence.

The immediate focus is to help candidates win support in their states, but the broader objective is to expand the progressive bloc in the Senate. Securing seats in the chamber has become a priority for presidential candidates in an election in which two-thirds of Senate seats are being contested. The videos will be used on social media and in radio and television advertising. Janja has also worked on issues involving women and children, including combating femicide and regulating social media.

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A woman of faith, who carries with her the idea of serving others and her country. President Lula trusts her and needs her in the Senate to continue his work. A woman who knows the struggles and needs of Brazilian women.