In January 2025, Kitty Lima took office as state deputy, after rising to the position of substitute in the place of Dr. Samuel Carvalho (Cidadania), current mayor of the municipality of Nossa Senhora do Socorro in the 2024 elections. 

The first woman to hold the position of deputy leader of the Government in the Legislative Assembly of Sergipe, her career as a political activist spans over 20 years. In 2016, she was elected councilwoman, and in 2018, state deputy. After two years in the Executive branch, as Superintendent of Animal Protection in the state, she returns to take on new perspectives and the same commitment to social issues. 

“The two years as superintendent gave me incredible experience. I was able to execute what I fought so hard for, what I dreamed so much about. Now, I return with a new phase, that of showing results, of expanding them and of returning to the fight for projects that were previously shelved,” says Kitty. 

RenovaBR leadership since 2024, she explains that she gained experience, learned to look at problems with a focus on solutions and to communicate better with people. “Politics needs to be real and close to people and RenovaBR helped me to have more responsibility”, she says.

Kitty takes over as deputy leader of the Government in Sergipe

The parliamentarian speaks with pride about her appointment as deputy leader in the government of the State of Sergipe. “It is a historic moment, as no woman has ever held this position. It will be an effective bridge between the population and the government, to make suggestions and be a firm voice in parliament,” she points out. 

The parliamentarian intends to resume the debate on projects already presented, in addition to advancing new proposals that target social causes and animal protection. Among the initiatives are projects to exempt low-income people from registration fees for public examinations, the creation of eco-barriers in rivers, the state registry of domestic animals and actions aimed at preventing animal accidents. 

She also proposed measures such as a ban on offering animals as gifts, mandatory reporting of cases of sporotrichosis, and a PEC that inserts animal protection and well-being into the state Constitution.

He also emphasizes that he aims to advance the environmental agenda. “Everything is connected. When I talk about the environment, I am talking about the lives of animals, people, health, and communities. And when we protect the most vulnerable, whether humans or animals, we are promoting social justice,” he explains.

The female bench at Alese

Currently, the female bench of Alese (Legislative Assembly of Sergipe) has six state deputies. Faced with this number, Kitty reflects that although it is an important advance, the picture is far from ideal.

“Politics is still a very male-dominated space and to change that we need to encourage more women to participate,” she commented. The parliamentarian explains that change can come from visibility and the creation of support networks for figures who are already in positions of power. She also emphasizes the importance of family support in this journey.

As she explains, there are still many barriers in the Legislature, including prejudice, political violence and an overload of domestic tasks – all of which are compounded by a lack of opportunities. Therefore, she emphasizes that parties must commit to equality, recognizing the power of women in politics.

“Politics needs people with a purpose. I started out with the animal rights movement and today I fight for much more. It is possible to make a difference,” he concludes.

Photo: Jadilson Simões | Alese News Agency