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