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Maria da Penha

February 1, 1945Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil

Maria da Penha Maia Fernandes is a Brazilian women's rights activist and pharmacist who fought for her attacker to be convicted. Maria da Penha has three daughters and is now a leader of movements defending women's rights in Brazil.

Known for

Women in Resistance

2019

Maria da Penha: Um Caso de Litígio Internacional

2012

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Mexeu com uma, mexeu com todas

2017