AGENDA: DISCUSSION ON FEMICIDE AND GENDER BASED VIOLENCE WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON SDG 5

ALLOTMENT: BRAZIL

WHAT IS FEMICIDE- he killing of a woman or girl, in particular by a man and on account of her gender.

BRAZILS STAND
Gender Equality: Brazil, like many countries, has made efforts to promote gender equality and combat gender-
based discrimination. The Brazilian Constitution, enacted in 1988, guarantees equal rights for men and women.
The government has also ratified international conventions and agreements that aim to protect women's rights,
such as the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).

In recent years, Brazil has seen the rise of feminist movements and organizations advocating for gender equality
and women's rights. These groups have been instrumental in raising awareness about issues such as domestic
violence, gender-based discrimination, and the wage gap. However, challenges remain in terms of achieving
substantive gender equality, as Brazil continues to face significant gender disparities in various areas, including
politics, education, and the workforce.

BRAZIL LAWS
Since 2006, new laws such as the Law of Femicide (2015), which indicates the exact punishments for
different acts of femicide, and Law 14.188 (2021), which explains the punishments for any form of
domestic violence against women, have been implemented to criminalize femicide and psychological
gender-based violence.

At the federal level, Brazil has made great strides in combatting gender-based violence (GBV) in recent
years by passing groundbreaking legislation on domestic violence, femicide, and other forms of violence
against women.

ALLIES
Russia, India, China, USA, south Africa
GSL

Good morning delegates and respected chair. Today, I the delegate of Brazil stand before
you to address a grave issue that continues to plague our societies - femicide and gender-
based violence. I want to emphasize the urgency of this matter and discuss its implications,
focusing particularly on Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality. This goal is a
crucial component of the United Nations' commitment to creating a world free from
violence and discrimination, where women and girls can live with dignity and exercise their
rights fully and freely. Brazil like many countries have tried to promote gender equality and
combat gender-based discrimination. In 2020 Brazil budget for promoting gender equality
was 19 million dollars (do not use), even though we have tried to stop gender-based
violence, like most countries we have failed to eliminated completely. Femicide is another
important issue that needs to be addressed, it is the most severe form of gender-based
violence and being the world 5th most populous country, we cannot turn a blind eye
towards this issue that’s why Brazil has made great strides in combatting gender-based
violence (GBV) in recent years Brazil by passing groundbreaking legislation on domestic
violence, femicide, and other forms of violence against women. Education also plays a
pivotal role in challenging societal norms and fostering attitudes of respect, empathy, and
equality. We must invest in comprehensive education programs that raise awareness about
the importance of gender equality and the consequences of violence. Additionally, efforts
should be made to provide economic opportunities for women, ensuring their financial
independence and reducing their vulnerability to violence. In conclusion, we cannot allow
femicide and gender-based violence to persist in our society. Let us commit ourselves to the
principles insuring in SDG 5 and work tirelessly to eliminate this scourge. Together, let us
build a future where every woman and girl can live free from violence, realizing their full
potential and contributing to a better world.
WHAT DOES UN SAY
In 2021, at least one person called the national police emergency number in Brazil every minute to report domestic
violence. From 2016 to 2021, the rate of femicide – defined as the intentional killing of a woman, motivated at least in part
by her gender – was reported to have increased by over 44 per cent, with one woman dying as a result of femicide every
seven hours.

In the state of Amazonas, of all women killed intentionally by another person, more than one in five were cases of
femicide.

Ms. Ribeiro, who is well known among her community as a staunch defender of human rights, recently facilitated a series
of workshops for survivors of gender-based violence, which were attended by 50 women from the area. “On the first day,
few spoke. Today, most of them have spoken.”

The workshops, run by the UN reproductive and sexual health agency, UNFPA, explored different types of violence and
explained how to access local social support networks and available legal protection mechanisms.

These include the Maria da Penha Law, which changed Brazil’s penal code in 2006 to not only allow for aggressors to be
arrested for an act of violence against a woman or girl, but also for them to be detained, if the risk of them committing such
an act was deemed a threat to a person’s life.

COUNTRIES THAT HAVE HIGH GENDER BASED VIOLENCE

Mexico, Colombia, China, India, Brazil, Burundi, Myanmar, Afghanistan, the Philippines,
and Cuba

WHAT IS BRAZIL DOING (REGARDING SDG 5)

The Brazilian government has established a National SDG commission including
32 representatives from civil society and government. It also created
a webpage on which the actions to implement the SDGs are being presented.
In order to encourage, promote and bring visibility to practices that contribute
to achieving the SDGs in Brazil, a Brazilian SDG Award has also been
established by the Brazilian government. The Brazilian SDG Award aims to
promote practices that contribute to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda in
Brazil. The award will also contribute to the consolidation of a “good practices
data base ” that will serve as a reference in the implementation and
dissemination of the 2030 Agenda.

SOLUTION
 Brazil soon plans to give quick and sever punishment.

 Important legislation has been passed to ensure a more equal society, such as
legislation to increase the number of women in leadership positions, and to combat
gender-based and sexual violence and harassment.

 Stop victim shaming/blaming. Generally, victims won’t report gender-based

violence cases to the police because they feel they will be shamed by their
families, friends, or the offender.
 Avoid gender stereotypes: Men and boys also suffer from unfair social
expectations, like having to be tough and be the main breadwinner. Women
can be CEOs, girls can build great things, men can cry, and boys can like pink,
just to name a few.
 Educate youth. Generally, violence is a learned behavior. Young people need
to learn how to openly communicate in relationships so they can give and ask
for consent, set boundaries, and speak up if they see or experience sexual
violence. You can help by showing good behavior, like being open about your
own boundaries.
 Promote gender diversity in workplaces. A lack of gender diversity in the
workplace, particularly in leadership roles, can foster unsafe work
environments that include harassment, like sexist jokes – a form of GBV.
 Put safety first. Do not stay in a dangerous situation if you can leave safely.
Shelters can provide short-term housing, support, legal aid, and even financial
help. Victim services can help you develop a plan, find ways to protect yourself,
and help you get a non-criminal protection order to keep the person who
abused you away from you.
SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa is the most dangerous country in the world for solo female travelers. Only 25% of South African
women said they felt safe walking alone at night, the lowest of any country. South Africa is notorious for sexual
violence. It is estimated that over 40% of South African women will be raped in their lifetime. (world population
review)

INDIA
Women in India have been victims of infanticide, selective abortions, sex trafficking,
stalking, dowry demands, child marriages, acid attacks, and honour killings. This brief
explores the social dimension of GBV in India and assesses how gaps in legislation help
to perpetuate them. (observer research foundation)

MEXICO
Across the country, national survey data has revealed that 70.1 percent of women have
experienced some form of violence in their lifetimes, with 39.9 percent of that violence
coming from a partner.

COLUMBIA
In 2022, 612 women were murdered on account of their gender in Colombia. Between 2019 and 2020 the
number of femicides grew from 571 to 630. This increase of more than ten percent occurred during the social
isolation measures taken after the COVID-19 outbreak.

AFGHANISTAN

Afghans who do take to the streets to protest for their rights are being threatened, arrested and tortured.
Women's rights activists report there have been detentions, child marriages, forced marriages and rapes.
Taliban has violated the women rights of your country and you are here telling me that my country does not
have the lowest GBV.
List of Acronyms
CEDAW - Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against
Women
DDM - Delegacia de Polícia de Defesa da Mulher [Women’s Police Station]
IACHR - Inter-American Commission of Human Rights
IBOPE – Instituto Brasileiro de Opinião Pública e Estatítica [Brazilian Institute
of Public Opinion and Statistics] IR - International Relations
NGO - Non-Government Organization
OAS - Organization of American States
UDHR – Universal Declaration of Human Rights
UN - United Nations
UN Women - United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment
of Women
MOD CAUC 1 (after germeny)
Brazil is the one richest country in south America and has the fifth largest
GDP in the world, this did not happen only from men in leadership
positions but both men and women helped build one of the largest GDP
in the world. in September 2021, women's leadership in Brazil has shown
positive signs in addressing gender-based discrimination and promoting
gender equality. While progress has been made, challenges persist, and
it's essential to recognize that the situation may have evolved since then.
Brazil has many female leaders for example:
Ana Maria Ferreira da Cunha, Chopelly Glaudystton Pereira dos Santos
Jaceguara Dantas da Silva.
The impact of women's leadership on gender-based discrimination in
Brazil can be observed in several areas:
Such as legislation and policy, addressing gender violence and economic
empowerment and much more.
However, despite these positive impacts, challenges remain. Brazil, like
many other countries, still grapples with deep-rooted cultural norms and
societal attitudes that perpetuate gender-based discrimination. Women
leaders face obstacles such as gender bias, harassment, and
underrepresentation in higher political and corporate positions.
Additionally, conservative political movements may resist progressive
gender equality measures.
MOD CAUC 2: Discussing child marriage and genital
mutilation.

Respected chair, fellow delegates and distinguish guest I the delegate of Brazil
thinks that a child needs education not marriage to lead a prosperous life.

Brazil has strengthened the legal framework to prevent child marriage, on

March 13 by Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro after being passed in Brazil’s
National Congress and Senate, The amendment was a crucial move in
protecting children and adolescents from early and forced marriages, which can
have severe consequences for their physical and mental well-being, education,
and future opportunities. By setting the minimum age at 18 years, Brazil aims to
safeguard the rights of young individuals and promote a safer and more
equitable society for all. The delegate of brazil would also like the discuss
another pressing issue namely genital mutilation.

The Delegate of brazil would like to ask you what a simple question how u
would feel if someone forceful removes one of your body parts well that’s
what genital mutilation countries like Egypt, Gambia and Sudan are few
countries that have the most report of genital mutilation. The delegate of
Brazil thinks the only way to prevent gender discrimination is not to victim
shaming and giving the culprit a quick and sever punishment decision
unlike India whose trial takes years by that time the criminal would not
understand the severity of the issue about genital mutilation.
MOD TOPIC 3: culture and tradition

 women are killed in their homes or at work for ending abusive relationships
or for ‘honour’ or dowry-related issues. Femicide seems to be an epidemic
throughout the world, and the consequences for the family and community
can be enormous. For example, children whose mother has been killed by
their father suffer long-term psychological, psychiatric and social problems

 It is important while discussing violence against women to question the

cultural factors that may cause and/or sustain it. Culture is a highly
influential parameter that shapes individual behaviour, including violence. A
variety of external and internal pressures are thought to maintain cultural and
social norms, such as specific gender roles within a community or culture.
Feminist cultures provide equal power to both men and women. Violence is
more likely to occur in cultures that foster beliefs of perceived male
superiority, and the social and cultural inferiority of women

 Culture influences the socialization of boys and girls, as well as their

understandings about different things such as gender roles, violence, family
and so forth. Addressing culture and violence is challenging, as in some
societies cultural underpinnings make it easier for people and society to
‘accept’ violence

 the use of religion for power and control - has an impact on other
identity characteristics such as culture, tradition, nationalism and
ethnicity.
 Therefore, the Vienna Declaration on Femicide (2013) emphasizes that
traditions and culture cannot be used as justifications for the violation of
women’s human rights, in particular the right to life and the right to be free
from violence.

 Covid 19 problem- Women with violent partners have found themselves not
only isolated from relatives and friends but also unable to access services.
This occurs at the same time as basic essential hospital services (i.e., clinical
management of rape and mental health support) are facing disruption by
resources being switched to COVID-19 cases.
 MOD TOPIC 3: ephasised on force prostitution with prevalent solutions

 The women are virtually slaves who are told they must work as
prostitutes to pay their transportation costs and other debts incurred
(such as the purchase of medicine to treat malaria). Once this is done,
the women must reimburse the brothel owners for the price paid for
them.
 After publication of this situation in 1992, federal police raided a
number of brothels, released more than 70 prostitutes, including
many minors, and arrested 10 brothel owners. There is evidence that
this problem is widespread in Amazonia, despite the fact that Brazil
has ratified several international conventions designed to outlaw
slavery and forced prostitution and to protect children .
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MOD CAUC 3: LOOPHOLES IN LEGAL FRAMEWORK

1. COVID 19
2.WORKPLACE HARASSMENT
3.MARITAL RAPE
4.CULTURE TRADITION
5.GBV

SPEECH

Respect chair, fellow delegate, and distinguished guest. No country has the
perfect legal document, you will always find loopholes in the documents, to
minimize the issue we can rewrite the documents and always aim for
perfection, but it is impossible.
Brazil like many other countries have tried to minimize the loopholes in the
legal documents to prevent Gender-based violence, child marriage, marital
rape and workplace harassment. Last September, Brazil had passed Law No.
14.457/2022 introduced the “Employ + Women Program,” which sets forth a
series of measures to promote the employment placement and retention of women
in the labor market and actions to prevent and combat sexual harassment and
other forms of violence in the workplace. the Vienna Declaration on Femicide
(2013) emphasizes that traditions and culture cannot be used as justifications for
the violation of women’s human rights, in particular the right to life and the right
to be free from violence.

Even though action has taken place to reduce issues like workplace harassment,
culture and tradition and many other grave matters these issues cannot
completely dissolve. We must enforce other actions and solutions that should be
promoted alongside passing legal documents. Few examples can be - Promote
gender diversity in workplaces, Avoid gender stereotypes ect.