Mulheres Mil Program
- P Project/Program
A Active
Key Information
The Mulheres Mil (Thousand Women) Program is rooted in the principles of respect for the diverse identities of women, acknowledging intersections of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability, region, and generation. It prioritizes women from historically marginalized groups, such as Indigenous, Black (including Black and Brown), and Quilombola women, who continue to face the impacts of historical injustices like enslavement. The program reaffirms the right of women in socially vulnerable situations to access professional and technological education, addressing systemic barriers that have long denied them schooling, knowledge, and innovation.
Reintroduced under Ordinance No. 725 of April 13, 2023, the Mulheres Mil Program integrates with federal policies aimed at promoting gender equality across education, work, health, culture, political participation, and decision-making. The Ministry of Education (MEC) has reinforced this commitment by announcing a new call in 2024, providing 16,300 professional qualification course vacancies for women in socioeconomic vulnerability, supported by R$26 million in funding. Running from August 2024 to the end of 2025, this initiative focuses on institutions within the Federal Network of Professional, Scientific, and Technological Education. Building on a 2023 agreement offering 46,000 additional vacancies, MEC has now invested over R$86 million, creating nearly 54,000 opportunities across 446 municipalities since the program's relaunch.
The program leverages the Access, Permanence, and Success Methodology Guide, developed with input from experts to address the complex social vulnerabilities faced by Brazilian women. By offering professional, technical, and adult education tailored to the needs of women aged 16 and over—particularly those living in poverty with limited or no schooling—the program fosters socio-productive inclusion. Delivered through public networks, federal institutions, and technical schools, Mulheres Mil ensures access to education, promotes inclusion, combats gender-based violence, and facilitates women’s active participation in the workforce while safeguarding their rights as citizens.
Lead Implementing Government(s)
Location(s)
Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil
Government Affiliation
Government-affiliated programYears
2023 - 2025
Partner(s)
Not applicable or unknown
Ministry Affiliation
Ministry of Education, Secretariat of Professional and Technological Education, Federal Network of Professional, Scientific and Technological EducationFunder(s)
Not applicable or unknown
COVID-19 Response
UnknownGeographic Scope
NationalMeets gender-transformative education criteria from the TES
YesAreas of Work Back to Top
Education areas
Attainment
- Post-secondary
Other skills
- Rights/empowerment education
- Vocational training
Cross-cutting areas
- Empowerment
- Gender equality
Program participants
Other populations reached
Not applicable or unknown
Participants include
Not applicable or unknown
Program Approaches Back to Top
Learning while working
- Vocational training
Other
- Coordinated Action
Program Goals Back to Top
Education goals
Not applicable or unknown
Cross-cutting goals
- Increased employment/job-related skills
- Increased knowledge of rights