CBF backs new drive to stop violence against women at Christ the Redeemer | OneFootball

Event supported by CBFCredits: Rafael Ribeiro / CBF

With the support of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), the Federal Government launched this Thursday (3), at Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), a national initiative for awareness and prevention of violence against women and girls. This initiative will use the preparation cycle for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 as a platform for social mobilization, public engagement, and international projection of values such as equality, respect, and safety. Brazil is the host of the World Cup.

At the event, Christ the Redeemer was lit in teal, a global symbol of solidarity with survivors of violence and a commitment to cultural change. As part of this legacy, a cooperation front with the Sustainable Christ Consortium begins, which already directly develops actions to support, assist, and train women in vulnerable situations. The partnership will integrate the international expertise of NO MORE in violence prevention — including team training, implementation of care protocols, identification of risk signs, and strengthening of safe referral flows — with the structured work already conducted by the Consortium. The initiative thus expands the capacity for prevention, care, and protection for the women served by the Sustainable Christ Consortium.

Ricardo Paul, CBF Vice-PresidentCredits: Rafael Ribeiro / CBF

CBF Vice-President Ricardo Gluck Paul highlighted the importance of the entity's support.

“I have no doubt that tackling violence against women is one of Brazil's main agendas. And with football being an important tool for social communication, which has an extraordinary audience, the CBF could not fail to support the movement.”

Alcino Reis, CBF Secretary-GeneralCredits: Rafael Ribeiro / CBF

CBF Secretary-General Alcino Reis sees the hosting of the 2027 Women's World Cup as a good opportunity to amplify the initiative.

“CBF already has a history of participating in social policies in the country, because as we work with football, which is essentially popular and present among the population, we obviously also have to be attentive to all the problems that occur precisely in this environment. And this initiative to prevent violence against women and girls is more relevant today due to the upcoming Women's World Cup we will have here in 2027. With the growth of women's football in Brazil and worldwide, this agenda becomes even more important,” pointed out Alcino Reis.

Rodrigo Caetano approved the initiativeCredits: Rafael Ribeiro / CBF

Rodrigo Caetano, Executive General Coordinator of the Men's Teams, approved the initiative.

“CBF has always supported causes like this. It has always stood by the fight against crimes against women and any form of discrimination. And this is just one of the many problems that, unfortunately, our society faces. And CBF stands by this campaign against femicide. We have the engagement of the entire CBF, all professionals, and collaborators.”

Fanta is one of the pioneers of the Brazilian Women's TeamCredits: Rafael Ribeiro / CBF

Fanta, who was part of the group that played in the first Women's World Cup in 1988 in China, attended the event. For her, football is an important ally in the fight against violence.

“It is a very important agenda. Violence is everywhere, inside homes, in sports, in our lives. Football is an entry point to show these people that femicide never again. Our Women's World Cup will be here in 2027, and it is only fair that we pioneers are together in this important agenda.”

Brazilian National Team coach Carlo Ancelotti could not attend the event but sent a video and declared unconditional support for the campaign.

Carlo Ancelotti supported the campaign initiativeCredits: Rafael Ribeiro / CBF

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