The organization issued the appeal in the context of the upcoming October elections and warned that the main candidates are considering measures to address the problem, but are prioritizing reactive measures rather than preventative policies.

Press outlets reported that UNICEF and the Brazilian Forum on Public Security are developing an initiative to incorporate child protection into the electoral debate and promote public commitments from presidential and state government candidates.

They believe that Brazil has made progress in various social areas over the past few decades, but continues to face a serious situation regarding violence against minors. Data presented by both institutions indicate that in 2025, 2,079 intentional violent deaths of children and adolescents were recorded, equivalent to almost six victims per day.

Although this figure represents a 10,8% reduction compared to 2024, the magnitude of the problem remains a cause for concern.

The report also indicates a 106,1% increase in reported cases of mistreatment of children and adolescents between 2021 and 2025, reaching 38,986 cases last year.

According to UNICEF, violence affects different groups within the child population in distinct ways, so public policies must consider the specific vulnerabilities of each group.

In their view, it is necessary to address violence that occurs within homes, as well as violence related to crime, weapons, and interventions by security forces.

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