Women’s vote takes centre stage ahead of Brazil’s presidential run-off
Women’s rights and social policies are emerging as key concerns ahead of Brazil’s 25 October presidential run-off, with women accounting for 52.8 per cent of the country’s 158.7 million registered voters.
Women interviewed in São Paulo highlighted the importance of choosing a president who protects their rights, supports public services and promotes equal treatment. Anthropologist Alessandra Tavares said attacks on women voters had underscored their importance, while other voters expressed concern about the impact the election result could have on their rights and social policies.
Luka Franca, an electoral lawyer and co-director of the Feminist Institute Kuira, said women’s demands must be part of the presidential debate, noting that women represent more than half the electorate. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro are competing in the run-off, in which women’s votes could play a significant role.
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