Government of Puebla, led by Alejandro Armenta, to open a new refuge for women in Xicotepec
In a firm commitment to the safety and well-being of Puebla’s women, the Government of Puebla, headed by Alejandro Armenta and guided by President Claudia Sheinbaum, announced the upcoming opening of a new Carmen Serdán house in Xicotepec. This facility aims to provide comprehensive support to women victims of violence in the region, offering legal advice, psychological support, social work, and protection.
Decentralized Justice Model
The Carmen Serdán houses represent a decentralized justice model, enabling women to access defense and protection mechanisms in their local area. Since the beginning of this administration, nearly 7,000 women have been attended in these houses, providing them with accompaniment during vulnerable and violent situations.
Addressing Gender Violence
Governor Alejandro Armenta emphasized that these refuges are crucial in halting gender violence, which often leads to feminicidios. The new Xicotepec location is a result of the government’s commitment to ensuring no more women suffer violence by offering secure spaces with personalized and timely care.
Collaboration for Women’s Empowerment
In collaboration with the Judicial Power, state executive, municipal authorities, and Coparmex support, the Carmen Serdán houses promote women’s economic independence. They offer workshops on fashion, self-defense, jewelry making, baking, weaving, and strategies for labor market integration.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the purpose of the new Carmen Serdán house in Xicotepec? The new house aims to provide comprehensive support to women victims of violence in the region, offering legal advice, psychological support, social work, and protection.
- How many women have been supported by these refuges since the beginning of this administration? Nearly 7,000 women have received support in these houses.
- What other initiatives does the government implement to empower women? The government collaborates with various entities to offer workshops on fashion, self-defense, jewelry making, baking, weaving, and strategies for labor market integration.
- What is the significance of having Carmen Serdán houses in different locations? These decentralized justice models enable women to access defense and protection mechanisms in their local area, making it more accessible for those in need.
