Combating domestic violence is one of the most relevant instruments to achieve the MDG 3 + approach. To replicate the experience of the Brazilian Government with the implementation of the Maria da Penha Law and the National Plan to Face Violence Against Women that have established a new legal landmark in dealing with this matter. The participants had extensive discussions on the three sub-themes: “Present situation of women in the outlying regions”; “Empowering women for economic and social development in the outlying regions”; and “Tapping the NGO resources for women’s development in the outlying regions”.