On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, approximately 50 women gathered to march in memory of those who have lost their lives to gender-based violence. The demonstrators began their procession at around 6:00 PM from the monument to Abraham Lincoln on Paseo de los Héroes and ended at the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) located on Boulevard Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada.
As the women marched, their united voice echoed the words “Not one more,” symbolizing their call for an end to violence against women. Upon arrival at their destination at around 6:30 PM, the group placed posters with poignant messages on the FGE building’s doors. These messages included “We are the voice of those who are no longer here,” “We are not all here; the murdered are missing,” “We demand better care for victims,” and simply “Justice.”
Rubén Alfredo Maximiliano Ramos, the regional prosecutor of the FGE, emerged to engage in dialogue with the protestors. Among the demonstrators, one mother tearfully recounted her ordeal: “I am a victim of vicarious violence. My children’s father removed me from my home 15 months ago. I have opened four cases with the prosecution, yet none have gone to trial.” She explained that despite providing evidence, her case officer lost it due to a phone malfunction, leaving her without her children and struggling for support.
The march aimed to highlight the systemic failures in addressing violence against women, as well as the urgent need for more resources and better protocols in handling such cases. After their demonstration, the women held a candlelight vigil outside the FGE before leaving the site.
**Secondary Article: Need for Enhanced Support Structures in Combating Gender-Based Violence**
Amid increased awareness and activism against gender-based violence, there is a growing call for improved support structures and resources. Advocacy groups underline that there is an urgent requirement for additional personnel and more effective response mechanisms within law enforcement and judicial systems.
Additionally, a newly established refuge for women has begun catering to victims of violence, spearheaded by the city’s social development programs. This shelter is equipped to accommodate up to 80 women and their children, offering a safe haven and necessary support.
The demand for enhanced protective measures and justice for victims is pressing, with cases of violence remaining alarmingly high. Recent incidents, such as the tragic discovery of a woman’s body in a suitcase near an elementary school, further underscore the severity of the crisis and the necessity for rapid action and reform.
As advocacy continues, these efforts illustrate the pervasive need for societal change and institutional accountability in eradicating violence against women.