Diploma Bertha Lutz

[1] It is named in honor of the Brazilian biologist and feminist leader Bertha Lutz.

[2] It is given annually during a special session of the Federal Senate as part of events for International Women's Day on March 8.

[2] The winners are selected by the Diploma Bertha Luz Council, composed of one representative from each political party within the Senate.

[2] The award traditionally recognized five women from different areas of expertise, although that number has increased in recent years.

The 26 female deputies who from 1987 and 1988 participated in the process that concluded in the Constitution of Brazil were honored.