Maria da Penha
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 1, 1945 (age 81)
- Birthplace
- Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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.
