Acting
Maria da Penha
PT cinema · 3 credits
Born
1 February 1945 (age 81)
Birthplace
Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
Also known as Maria da Penha Maia Fernandes
Maria da Penha Maia Fernandes is a Brazilian women's rights activist and pharmacist who fought for her attacker to be convicted. Maria da Penha has three daughters and is now a leader of movements defending women's rights in Brazil.
