Campaign against gender violence launched

The Women’s Advocate emphasized that these efforts align with the public policy of Governor Jenniffer Aidyn González Colón, who has reiterated that eradicating violence is a priority of her administration.

By THE STAR STAFF

The Women’s Advocate, Astrid Piñeiro Vázquez, announced Monday the start of the international 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, which will take place from November 25 to December 10 as part of ongoing efforts to prevent and eradicate violence against women and girls.

“It is essential that each person understands their role in the fight against gender violence. We cannot remain silent or indifferent in the face of this crisis,” said Piñeiro Vázquez in written statements.

She explained that the campaign takes place between the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Human Rights Day, with educational activities, workshops, conferences, and orientations across several municipalities, in collaboration with nonprofit organizations that support victims and survivors.

Events include a talk at the Bayamón Women’s Prison on November 25, virtual conferences on December 4, informational tables on December 5, educational posts from December 6 to 9, and a closing activity in Toa Baja on December 10 featuring students and a community march.

The Women’s Advocate emphasized that these efforts align with the public policy of Governor Jenniffer Aidyn González Colón, who has reiterated that erRadicating violence is a priority of her administration.

As part of the campaign, OPM and the Telecommunications Bureau signed an agreement with the island’s major telecommunications companies to support the activation of the Pink Alert, facilitate free phone number changes for women in danger, and distribute preventive messages across digital and physical platforms.

The agreement also includes educational commitments, such as training sessions for telecommunications employees on domestic, sexual, and digital violence, workplace equality, and sexual harassment, along with joint educational initiatives in effect through December 2026.

The OPM urged the public to participate in the scheduled activities and stressed the importance of education, awareness, and collective action as essential tools to break the cycle of violence.