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.
Personal information
Known for: Acting
Gender: Female
Date of birth: 01/02/1945
Place of birth: Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil