Personal Info
Born: 1945-02-01
Place of Birth: Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
Known For: Acting
Also Known As:
Maria da Penha Maia Fernandes
Maria da Penha
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.
