Lucia Berbeo
Contributor
For the Inspector General of Courts in Venezuela, Gladys Requena, every March 8 is an opportunity to reflect on equality between men and women, in which the women’s movements, the Venezuelan State and the National Government “can build that scenario of practiced equality… that the women of the world demand.”
From the headquarters of her office, she stated that International Women’s Day is a date to continue raising flags of struggle, and in the South American nation over the last 24 years it has made satisfactory progress, there were no victories for women during those years that precede the Bolivarian process.
He explained that among the advances in legal matters is the Organic Law on the Rights of Women to a Life Free of Violence, which is transcendental because in it “is the issue of crimes of violence against women typified up to reaching and including the femicide.”
In addition, the Law of Partial Reform of the Law for the Protection of Families, Maternity and Paternity, which “establishes very clear criteria on the establishment of paternity, and above all free procedures for the Venezuelan family, was previously an elite “which could challenge paternity or ignore it.” He recognized that Venezuela is an international reference in legal matters in favor of women, “we are one of the countries that has promoted the most legislation, which has been regulating different aspects that guide the lives of women not only with the issue of violence. , but in all aspects of life.”
Regarding sexist violence, he expressed that “it is not dismantled by decree or laws automatically, but rather an awareness of a gender perspective is generated as a result of social constructions,” and through education, which is a fundamental instrument to sow From an early age, gender awareness, peace and hand in hand with culture will destroy this scourge.
During the interview, she expressed her admiration for the Cuban internationalist, Vilma Espín, who in the historical development of the Caribbean nation, was the main leader for women’s rights to study and work. “The sacrifices in the midst of a patriarchal society that did not understand that a woman could assume a role of that nature is extraordinary.”
Espín was in charge of reorganizing the different women’s organizations, where the Federation of Cuban Women was born, of which she was president, being a reference at the parliamentary level and of the women’s movement on an international scale.
When asked about her greatest achievement, the also member of the Vargas Women’s Network indicated that it has been being able to remain humble, walking in spirituality and keeping in mind her origins, key elements that have nourished her to be permanently in combat. . At the same time, she urged the women of her nation to move forward “to never give up in the fight that must be waged in a sustained manner, consciously, committed to dreams of a beautiful country for the generations of the future, which is why we must not stop struggle”. The proclamation of this historic international date on the right to equality for women is thanks to the proposal made by the German leader, Clara Zetkin, who gave the initiative to annually commemorate a day of universal action for the rights of peace and progress. social of all women.
*The author is a Venezuelan journalist, political analyst and collaborator for this media outlet.
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