Introduction to LIBRE Centers and their Impact
The LIBRE Centers-Casas Carmen Serdán in Puebla have become beacons of hope and empowerment for women, girls, boys, and elderly individuals. Governor Alejandro Armenta emphasized this during a morning press conference, highlighting the significant 51.6% reduction in femicides as a testament to his administration’s achievements within 255 days of taking office.
Background on the LIBRE Centers
In observance of the Día Naranja (Orange Day), Governor Alejandro Armenta declared Puebla a state free of violence against women, adhering to Article One of the Constitution. This article mandates the state to ensure human rights, and the LIBRE Centers-Casas Carmen Serdán play a crucial role in this commitment.
Services and Achievements
With nearly 50,000 services provided through the Casas Carmen Serdán and 2,641 investigations initiated by the State Attorney General’s Office, these centers have fostered trust among women, girls, boys, and the elderly to report acts of violence. The 18 Casas Carmen Serdán and 25 LIBRE Centers, supported by the Women’s Secretariat, aim to collaborate with ONU Mujeres and UNICEF for technical support and rights-focused training.
Key Figures and Their Roles
Carmen González Serdán: Coordinator of Casas Carmen Serdán, she reported that 8,440 individuals have been served at LIBRE Centers-Casas Carmen Serdán, with over 13,000 consultations in psychology, nutrition, legal advice, and social work. More than 21,000 women have participated in empowerment workshops, and 331 individuals have been sheltered.
Máximo Serdán: Interinstitutional Coordinator of Casas Carmen Serdán, he emphasized the program’s progress and collaboration with ONU Mujeres and UNICEF for technical support and rights-focused training.
Karla Michelle Salas: Head of the Gender-Based Violence Specialized Investigation Prosecutor’s Office, she detailed that 2,266 protective measures have been issued and 120 cases have been judicialized. She also mentioned that 71% of the investigations, or 1,863 cases, are due to family violence.
Collaborative Efforts and Impact
Thanks to the coordinated work with the Mexican Government, over 2,000 “Tejedoras de la Patria” (Weavers of the Homeland) have joined efforts to build a stronger, violence-free society. Fifteen “Asambleas de Mujeres” (Women’s Assemblies) have been held, engaging more than 4,500 women in discussions and sharing experiences to design more effective and sensitive public policies.
Key Questions and Answers
- What are the LIBRE Centers-Casas Carmen Serdán? These centers in Puebla provide essential services and support for women, girls, boys, and the elderly, fostering trust to report violence and empowering individuals through various consultations and workshops.
- How many services have been provided by the LIBRE Centers? Nearly 50,000 services have been offered through the LIBRE Centers-Casas Carmen Serdán.
- What percentage reduction in femicides has been achieved? There has been a 51.6% reduction in femicides since the beginning of Governor Alejandro Armenta’s administration.
- How many protective measures have been issued? 2,266 protective measures have been issued as part of the interinstitutional work.
- What is the focus of the public policies being designed? The aim is to create more effective and sensitive public policies by engaging women in discussions and sharing experiences through assemblies.
