Laura Carneiro

Laura Carneiro is a Brazilian lawyer and politician currently serving as a Federal Deputy for the state of Rio de Janeiro. A veteran legislator, she began her career as a parliamentary advisor and was first elected as a city councilwoman in Rio de Janeiro in 1989. Throughout her extensive career, she has been a prominent advocate for women's rights, contributing to the passage of the Maria da Penha law and various measures against domestic violence and child abuse. Carneiro has held numerous leadership roles in parliamentary commissions, focusing on social development, public health, and legislative reform.