With Minister of Women present, UGT launches booklet against gender violence

The General Workers' Union (UGT) is launching a significant campaign to combat gender-based violence and promote women's empowerment through the distribution of a new booklet, "Letter to Brazilian Women." The initiative, kicked off at the union's headquarters, notably includes the presence of the Minister of Women, Márcia Lopes, underscoring the government's engagement with the issue.

With an ambitious print run of 1 million copies, the booklet will be disseminated in high-traffic public areas such as bus terminals and train and metro stations. It aims to provide crucial information, including statistical data on gender crimes and inequality, insights into online misogynistic communities often referred to as the "redpill" or "redpill" groups, and practical advice on how to identify, report, and seek help in situations of risk or rights violations.

Ricardo Patah, president of the UGT, emphasized the campaign's core objective: "We fight for a more just, egalitarian society, free from all forms of violence against women." He further stated that the booklet seeks to "raise awareness among all women to report any type of aggression, physical or psychological, and we also suggest a greater penalty for femicide crimes."

The campaign represents a concerted effort by the UGT to engage the public directly, providing accessible information and fostering a culture of reporting and support for victims of gender-based violence. The distribution strategy targets widespread reach, ensuring that the message and resources are available to a broad segment of the population.