Maria da Penha
Biopharmacist • Human Rights Defender
Born 1945 • Brazil
Maria da Penha, a Brazilian biopharmacist and human rights defender, advocates for women rights, particularly against domestic violence.
Her work led to the creation of the Maria da Penha Law, which has helped millions of women in Brazil since 2006.
This poster was commissioned by the Nevertheless podcastopen_in_new, which celebrates women’s STEM advancements.
Artist: Camila Rosa, a freelance illustrator and designer from Brazil.
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