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Juan Luis Guerra and Gilberto Santa Rosa: Advocates Against Gender Violence

3:17 pm By Maegan La Mala · Activism| Celebrities| Dominican Republic| Latin America| society · 1 Comment

19 Dec 2007

According to the head of Women’s Issue of the Dominican Republic, 160 women died of domestic violence related crimes in the Caribbean nation between the months of January and October 2007. In Puerto Rico, the figure is smaller: 18 deaths. In order to call more attention to this epidemic, two of the PR and DR’s most well-knowns are coming out on behalf of victims of domestic violence:

Dominican singer songwriter Juan Luis Guerra and Puerto Rican salsero Gilberto Santa Rosa will be, among other artists, protagonists of the serán, entre otros artistas, los protagonistas de la campaña “Pégale a la pared” campaign, an initiative against violence towards women in their respective countries, which was introduced today in Santo Domingo.

The first phase of the campaign will be made of up of two 30 second advertising spots starring Guerra and Santa Rosa, which will be shown on television and broadcast on the radio in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.

While the initiative is to be applauded, they could have come up with a better name (which was inspired by a song by Reyli Barba). “Hit the Wall”…no, don’t hit anything. Get some help with your violent temperament instead.

Other stars will also participate, among them Reyli himself, puertorriqueño Joseph Fonseca and dominicanos Andy Andy, Wason Brazobán and Raymond Pozo.

Via / El Universal (Venezuela)

Mexico passes landmark domestic violence law

3:14 pm By Jennifer Woodard Maderazo · Justice| Women| mexico · 2 Comments

2 Feb 2007

K.Rape_illus.jpg Mexican president Felipe Calderón announced yesterday that he will be “unstoppable before the issue of gender violence”, as he declared the passage of the first federal domestic violence legislation for the country:

The law — enacted with its publication in the federal register — does not drastically change how violators are currently punished. But it symbolically underscores the government’s recognition of a scourge that is widespread but often ignored in this traditionally macho society.

Officially, the law is the first federal measure combatting domestic violence and other abuse against women, though similar statues were already on the books in many cities and states.

Spanish city opens shelter for abused men

4:25 pm By Jennifer Woodard Maderazo · Family| Spain| society · Comments Off

20 Oct 2006

The Spanish city of León is opening up Spain’s first shelter for male victims of domestic violence, and “positive discrimination” (affirmative action), according to 20 Minutos. The center will also house men who are separated or divorced and having a hard time making it:

The first center will open in León, and the project has a budget of 1.5 million euros.

There are also plans to open other similar centers in Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante, Madrid, Murcia, Cádiz and Sevilla, depending on projects supported by various support groups for separated fathers throughout Spain.

According to the Centristas group, the organization in charge of the shelter, the centers will provide housing, legal help, professional development programs and a business center for residents.

Earlier this month, Spain’s constitutional tribunal admitted debate on whether or not domestic violence laws in the country discriminate against men.

A few Spanish sites are popping up on the internet which claim to support abused men and denounce feminism.

Meanwhile, to date, 59 women have died in Spain at the hands of their partner or ex partner this year.

Via / 20 Minutos and Instituto de la Mujer

Latino Men and Women Speaking Out Against Domestic Violence

16 Oct 2006

This month is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and while stats say that 1 out of 4 women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime, according to the Denver-based National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, not many in the Latino community are talking about it. One study found higher levels of partner abuse among Latinos than in white populations. On the grassroots level across the country, men and woman are hitting the streets in their respective communities to bring attention to the issue. For example in the predominantly Dominican community of Washington Heights, NYC, hundreds of people march, some of the women in wedding gowns, to remember the death of Gladys Ricart.

Violence Against Women in Peru

11:47 am By Jennifer Woodard Maderazo · Family| Justice| Peru| Women · Comments Off

26 Jul 2006

According to a post up on Feministing yesterday, violence against women in Peru has reached epidemic proportions. In some parts of the nation well over half the women report being abused physically and/or sexually. Some of the causes are related to poverty and a justice system that does not punish offenders.

Sexual violence against women in Peru is now so bad that Peru’s President-elect Alan Garcia, who takes office Friday, made it one of his central campaign issues and has vowed to tackle the problem and give women a greater say in government.

Too bad it takes so many women being hurt to make a head of state take notice. Let’s see if Alan Garcia will be all talk.

Via / Feministing
Image Via / BBC Mundo

Salma Taking Mexican Presidential Candidates to Task

11:56 am By Maegan La Mala · Celebrities| Justice| Women| mexico · Comments Off

29 Jun 2006

09.hayek.jpg Mexican actriz Salma Hayek has teamed up with Human Rights Watch (HRW) and 65 other organizations in Mexico and the U.S, to make a call via an open letter to the presidential candidates in Mexico to make the commitment to “prevent and punish” crimes against women. Mexico is the home of Ciudad Juarez where over the last 13 years, more than 400 women have been murdered or have “disappeared”. Salma said:

It’s outrageous that Mexican women must live afraid of the killers harassing them on the streets.

Tomorrow, June 30, the names of the candidates who made the commitment to fight violence against women will be released so that those going to the polls on Sunday know where the candidates stand. Props to Salma for using her star power to bring attention to the issue of violence against mujeres and for making this an important issue in the upcoming presidential election in Mexico.

Via / Que Pasa

Salma : Mucho Mas Than Just a Pretty Face

9:22 am By Maegan La Mala · Activism| Celebrities| Family| mexico · Comments Off

15 Feb 2006

The Mexican actriz’s beauty graces the cover of Harper’s Bazaar but what is more beautiful is her speaking out yesterday against violence against women and what is being done by NGO’s in Mexico to help mujeres and their families break the cycle. Speaking in the studios of Primero Noticias Salma described two programs currently in place in Mexico which help survivors of domestic violence rebuild their lives and create safe space for their families. Salma said: …

It’s important to inform people about this problem, to protect women since 14 women a day are dying in Mexico because of domestic violence…

Add Ms. Hayek to the list of Latino celebs with a cause written about last week by VL’s own Jennifer.

Via / Es Mas

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