In these difficult times in which humanity faces one of the greatest challenges in its history, we must not forget that there is a much bigger problem, the solution of which is more difficult to find than any vaccine against the pandemic that today hurts and affects us. : the increasing violence against women.
This other pandemic is deeply rooted in society in general and is particularly entrenched in Mexico, because despite being a very old problem, we have only begun to talk about this phenomenon in recent decades. And as we speak, a woman is being brutally attacked in Mexico, killed without anyone doing anything for her.
We have talked about it a lot, but the necessary actions on the part of all the sectors that should be involved for this change have not corresponded to those discussions, to put a stop to the violence against them. Of course, we speak of governments as the main responsible parties, although we must also admit that civil society, the private sector and other non-governmental actors also have the powers to influence the transformation.
I would like to clarify that when I say that everyone in Mexico has to contribute something to eradicate violence against women, I do not underestimate the enormous progress that the struggle of many of them on the path of equity has meant.
You yourself, Mexican women, have made great efforts to make this issue visible and to achieve, each one within her sphere, a fair treatment of equal opportunities.
We must remember that a year ago, when the coronavirus epidemic was just beginning, the enormous mobilization of women in public spaces emerged and the movement topped the national agenda. Their demonstrations and displays of outrage triggered an unprecedented public debate in the country. With their appearance in the streets they made visible a phenomenon that regularly remains enclosed in four walls.
A year later, despite the difficulties and the distance, here we are again on March 8 to not miss this date that forces us to reflect and debate, in search of solutions that will lead us to the eradication of violence in all its expressions.
EL UNIVERSAL has opened its pages and its digital platforms to debate and the legitimate demands of prominent women from the political, cultural, academic, sports and scientific fields, to share their visions and ideas about this problem that we must not allow to leave the public agenda.
It is a matter of the utmost importance and must remain as one of the priorities on the national agenda, despite the fact that our leaders do not understand it, stigmatize it and place it on a political-electoral, electoral agenda, to put it in all their words. .
Part of what this last year has taught us is that cases of violence against women have not ceased and it has even made it clear what is the root of the culture of discrimination and violence: the family nucleus.
Confinement has left many Mexican women vulnerable, who within their own homes have been victims of attacks that later, when denounced, are minimized and ignored by the authorities and our leaders. And we cannot allow or accept that. Looking the other way or hiding behind ignorance does not solve the problem.
Grievances like these should not be ignored under the pretext of the health emergency or classified as political or electoral attacks by the rulers responsible for assisting the women who complain every day.
There is no greater pettiness than to privilege political and electoral interest over the rights agenda proposed by women.
All levels of government and the Powers of the Union, starting with the President of the Republic, must understand that demanding a halt to violence and asking for solutions is not a demand with partisan color or ideological property, it is a fair demand that is raised by above political parties and electoral processes.
I want to end my message by thanking all of you for the presence and participation in the discussion spaces of EL UNIVERSAL and I also want to congratulate you for the will and effort you have put in search of justice and gender equality, which are not happy gifts, they are legitimate demands in the construction of a new society without machismo, without patriarchal pacts or disqualifications from the top of political power.
Thank you all very much.
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