Maria da Penha
Birth date
February 1, 1945
Place of birth
Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
Profession
Acting
Age
81 years
Biography
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.
Also known as
Maria da Penha Maia Fernandes
