Maria da Penha
Brazilian women's rights activist
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Summary
Maria da Penha was born on February 1, 1945[1], in Fortaleza[2]. She has worked as a pharmacist[3].
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Brazil[4]
- Native language: Brazilian Portuguese[5]
- Award received: Bertha Lutz Prize[6], Sereia de Ouro[7], Medalha da Abolição[8]
- Sex or gender: female[9]
- Family name: Fernandes[10]
- Given name: Maria da Penha[11]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Portuguese[12], Brazilian Portuguese[13]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Human rights[14], gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia[15]
- First family name in Portuguese name: Maia[16]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Maria da Penha include Lei Maria da Penha[17], a statute[18], in Brazil[19].
Why It Matters
Entities named for Maria da Penha include Lei Maria da Penha[17], a statute[18], in Brazil[19].
FAQs
Where was Maria da Penha born?
Maria da Penha was born in Fortaleza[2].
What did Maria da Penha do for work?
Maria da Penha worked as a pharmacist[3].
What awards did Maria da Penha receive?
Honors received include Bertha Lutz Prize[6], Sereia de Ouro[7], and Medalha da Abolição[8].