Arena MRV to have special lighting for Maria da Penha Law anniversary | OneFootball

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Maria da Penha Law, Arena MRV will be lit up in purple on the night of this Friday (7). The initiative is a partnership between Atlético, Instituto Galo, and the Court of Justice of the State of Minas Gerais (TJMG) to mark the anniversary of Law 11,340/2006, which was a major legal milestone in the defense of women victims of violence.

TJMG is celebrating ‘Purple August,’ a month of awareness to remind everyone that combating violence against women is a commitment shared by all. Always attentive to causes that impact society, Atlético is supporting the initiative by lighting its stadium in the campaign’s colors.

According to data from the 2026 Public Security Yearbook, by the Brazilian Forum on Public Security, Brazil set records for femicide last year, with 1,571 cases. In the first half of this year alone, 741 cases have already been recorded.

Women’s Support Room

Since May 2024, Arena MRV has had a team trained by the Minas Gerais State Secretariat for Social Development (Sedese-MG) under the “Speak Now” protocol, aimed at combating sexual violence in leisure and tourism spaces in Minas Gerais.

Galo was a pioneer in Minas Gerais in having a trained female staff to provide initial support to victims of sexual harassment at the stadium. Based on this groundbreaking initiative, the Security team at Casa do Galo adopted a standard operating protocol for handling these incidents.

Arena MRV was the first stadium in Minas Gerais to have a room dedicated to supporting victims of harassment, violence, and sexual misconduct. In this room, the victim is assisted by a female police officer who files the report.

Call 180

TJMG reinforces the message that recognizing the signs is the first step in reducing cases of femicide. Violence can be physical, but also psychological, moral, or financial. At the first signs, call 180 and report it.

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