The Telecommunications Company Of course announced an agreement with the UN Women for a project of Support to women victims of domestic violence and refugees.
The initiative “Woman + Tech – Connection for New Starts” It will be implemented in 10 Brazilian capitals and will offer training in human rights and digital literacy, with the objective of giving financial autonomy to participants.
The partnership was celebrated, this Tuesday (20), in an event with the Minister of Communications, Frederico de Siqueira Filho his predecessor, federal deputy Juscelino Filho, Anatel President Carlos Baigorri and counselors Cristiana Camarate and Alexandre Freire – responsible for starting the dialogue with Claro that originated the project.
The project must have the participation of 10 civil society partner organizations with regional acting that, under the supervision of UN Women, will be responsible for Training and monitoring of women during face -to -face agendas.
THE President of Claro, José Felix states that the project was born from conversations with the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) about the difference that access to connectivity I could do in the daily lives of these women.
We have the purpose of using connectivity as a transformation tool and a strong connection with the social responsibility pillar… We invite UN women to promote better conditions for vulnerable women
José Felix, president of Claro
Organizations, which will still be selected, will receive an initial investment to support the implementation of the program, and Infrastructure Support with connectivity and equipment provided by the operator.
The Digital Training and Literacy Cycle It will last a year and will include 2,000 women. At the beginning of the program, participants receive a free plan with free plan for 12 months.
In the end, the company also offers a mobile device for all women in person skilled to put developed digital skills into practice and gain job opportunities and financial independence, enabling more autonomy and better conditions to your families.
Ana Carolina Querino, the interim representative of UN Women in Brazil emphasizes the importance in Digital Literacy for the financial autonomy of women and the confrontation of violence.
The digitization of work has revolutionized our lives, but has amplified inequalities and made room for new forms of violence. Therefore, it is strategic to mobilize to reduce the gap that still exists in women’s access to knowledge and resources. Only then will they be able to effect their rights also with the use of new technologies
Ana Carolina Querino, Interim Representative of UN Women in Brazil
35 women were physical or verbally assaulted per minute and about 51,000 women suffered violence daily in 2022. The information is from the “visible and invisible: the victimization of women in Brazil – 2023”, made by the Brazilian Public Security Forum and Datafolha.
Another study developed by a partnership between UN Women, the UN Agency for Refugees (UNHCR) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has identified that, among internalized Venezuelan women, 5.74% reported having suffered some kind of violence .
“This project represents a important step in reducing inequalities and strengthening women’s autonomy that historically face challenges to gain the same rights and opportunities as men, ”concludes Alexandre Freire, Anatel’s advisor.
Claro is present in more than 4,800 Brazilian cities and provides services to 98% of the population. Recently, the company was chosen as the most innovative telecommunications company in Brazil for the 10th edition of the Valor Innovation Award 2024.
UN Women
UN Women is the United Nations entity for the Gender equality and women’s empowerment .
In 2025, the organization, which is recognized as a strong and resonant voice for women and girls completes 15 years of global action.
The entity works in the normative support for the Member States in Human Rights Matters of Women and Girls in the coordination of gender equality initiatives in the UN system and in the implementation of projects in their strategic areas.
In Brazil, UN Women works in cooperation with the federal government, civil society and private initiative by economic empowerment, political participation and elimination of violence against women.
This content was originally published in UN Women and of course set a project for victims of violence and refugees on the CNN Brazil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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