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International Women’s Day: here are the mobilizations and activities that will take place in Colombia
For 8M several marches were convened in different cities of the country. Know the routes and schedules
March 8 is celebrated International Women’s Daya date intended to justify their rightsits aim is to fight against the social gaps caused by the gender inequality.
Women’s Day: here is the panorama of gender-based violence in Colombia
So far in 2023, 45,472 cases of domestic violence have been recorded in the country, a significant increase of 22% from the previous year.
The term of gender violence It has gained strength and importance throughout the world and in the context of the fight for women’s rights, it is necessary to make visible the various violations of women harmed by the phenomenon. In commemoration of Women’s day which is generated 8 March in the world, we will establish the laws, types, entities and a number of elements related to the gender violence.
Women’s Health Day in Bogotá
The Department of Health of the District of Bogotá organizes a conference in the Plaza de Bolívar, within the framework of the commemoration of the International Women’s Day, in this site services are offered such as:
– Identification of cardiovascular risks.
– Detection of the risk of breast and uterine cancer.
– Rapid tests for syphilis, HIV and hepatitis B.
– Information and education on the right to voluntary termination of pregnancy and on the rights to sexual and reproductive health.
– Point of vaccination against covid-19. Socialization of #MujerESalud points.
– #DarCélulas campaign of the Regional Institute of Sciences, Biotechnology and Innovation in Health.
– Support for migrant women to regularize their immigration status and receive advice on securing the health system.
Closures in the center of Bogotá
Bogotá Transit Units are present in Carrera 8 together with Calle 12, interrupting the passage of vehicles, this, before an event that takes place in the Plaza de Bolívar in commemoration of Women’s Day.
The Tiger sends his message
Radamel Falcao García took the opportunity to send an important message to women, emphasizing an important premise, focused on equity and equal opportunities between the sexes.
“On International Women’s Day, I call for equal opportunity and that we all work together to close gender gaps in all aspects. Likewise, I ask for the support of all female leadership, especially in sports”.
Normality in the Troncal Caracas (Bogotá)
The TransMilenio service is proceeding calmly, as the roads have been cleared due to intermittent blockages by some protesters, clearly these have been carried out peacefully.
Blockages in TransMilenio
The Troncal Caracas presents an intermittency in its flow, due to the demonstrations of certain groups.
“Due to a demonstration unrelated to the operation (victims of violence) in the Restrepo sector, at the time there are intermittent blockages in both directions in the corridor, detours are made, affecting the Restrepo, Fucha, Nariño, Hortúa and Hospital stations to the national road south of Caracas,” TransMilenio quoted.
Senator Alexander López Maya took the floor, emphasizing that March 8 becomes a focal point to commemorate the struggle of women, who have advanced to regulate their rights.
“Today we commemorate Women’s Day by remembering the history of the struggle that women have undertaken to achieve equality and equity. Today we commemorate another year of resistance by free and sovereign women who won their rights by fighting for freedom.”
The main cities of the country will face a new day of marches in commemoration of Women’s Day, these will be accompanied by the local authorities, since the goal of the neighborhood organizations is that these mobilizations take place in peace and harmony. total harmony.