Empowering Rape Victims: The 'Lei do Minuto Seguinte' in Brazil
The 'Lei do Minuto Seguinte' in Brazil guarantees immediate and free assistance to rape victims, empowering their word.
00:00:04 The video discusses a law in Brazil called 'Lei do Minuto Seguinte' that guarantees immediate and free assistance to victims of rape in hospitals and health centers, without the need to go to the police station. The law aims to give power to the victim's word.
⏱️ The video discusses the high rates of sexual assault in Brazil, with 1,388 cases per day.
👩⚖️ There is a law called the 'Minute Following Law' that ensures immediate and free assistance to victims of sexual assault in hospitals and health centers.
🗣️ The law recognizes the victim's testimony as sufficient evidence, eliminating the need to go to the police station first.
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