Brazil – A Rogeria Formcreated to document and legitimize reports of violence against the population LGBTQIA+will be expanded throughout the country. The initiative is part of a cooperation agreement signed on Tuesday (17) between National Council of the Judiciary (CNJ)or Ministry of Justiceor National Council of Public Ministries (CNMP) and it Ministry of Human Rights and Citizenship (MDHC). The signing was carried out during the event at Brazil and attended by the minister Macaé Evaristo.
News Summary
- O Rogeria Form will be expanded to 26 states and Federal District.
- This tool aims to record and monitor cases of violence against LGBTQIA+ groups.
- The agreement was signed between CNJ, MDHCCNMP and Ministry of Justice.
- This initiative seeks to standardize and expand data collection on LGBTQIA+ violence in Brazil.
What is Rogeria Form?
O Rogeria Form was developed as a primary tool for collecting data and recording reports of violence experienced by the LGBTQIA+ community. It aims to standardize records in the justice and public security bodies, thereby facilitating the recognition of such LGBTQIAphobia in the police report. The form contains detailed information about the victim, the type of violence experienced and the actions taken by the authorities.
According to Minister Macaé Evaristoits aim is to improve access to justice for the LGBTQIA+ community and ensure that cases of violence are documented in an adequate and inclusive manner.
Challenges in combating LGBTQIA+ violence
During the signing of the agreement, Macaé Evaristo highlighted the main challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ population when trying to register incidents. Among them is the difficulty for security forces to properly identify cases of violence motivated by LGBTQIAphobia and the absence of a specific column in the records to classify this type of crime.
Besides that, minister highlighted the need to strengthen the public defender’s office and improve coordination between agencies in the justice system, particularly with regard to the protection of transgender people in the prison system.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Rogéria Form
What is Rogeria Form?
This is a tool created to record and document cases of violence and discrimination against LGBTQIA+ people throughout Brazil.
Who is responsible for implementation?
The agreement involves National Council of the Judiciary (CNJ)or Ministry of Human Rights and Citizenship (MDHC)or Ministry of Justice and it National Council of Public Ministries (CNMP).
What is the purpose of the form?
Standardize data collection on LGBTQIA+ violence, ensure recognition of complaints and improve access to justice.
When will the form be implemented?
This form will be implemented in all states and in Brazil Federal District over the next five years, as part of a collaborative plan between the agencies.
Justice and Equality
At the event, the Ambassador Unicef and singer Daniela Mercury celebrated the agreement as a milestone for the LGBTQIA+ population. He stated that the document is more than just a formal act, but rather a symbol of resistance and commitment to protecting the lives of LGBTQIA+ people.
Mercury is one of the drivers Rogeria Formpropose its creation to Observatory of Human Rights in Justice in 2022. This idea arose from the need to have concrete data on cases of violence against this community, thus allowing more effective action by the authorities.
