Maria da Penha

Acting

Born February 1, 1945 · Fortaleza, 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.

Films (3)

Women in Resistance

2019

Mexeu com uma, mexeu com todas

2017

Maria da Penha: Um Caso de Litígio Internacional

2012