Brazilian mural artist inspires women around the world

Souza's work has made her an example of empowerment in the slum for girls and women, who sometimes face domestic violence.

Update: 2017-03-09 09:12 GMT

Graffiti artist Maiara Viana Rodrigues paints a mural at her home neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Maiara Viana Rodrigues poses in front of her mural in Rio de Janeiro.

Artist Lya Alves paints a mural on a large door of a warehouse in the renovated port area of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

A mural by artist Lya Alves covers a wall at a metro station in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

A girl walks past a mural by Mariluce Maria de Souza, after attending Souza's painting workshop in the Alemao slum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Souza's work has made her an example of empowerment in the slum for girls and women, who sometimes face domestic violence.