Key Figures and Their Roles
The Secretary of Women for the Mexican Government, Citlalli Hernández Mora, and Puebla Governor Alejandro Armenta led these gatherings.
- Citlalli Hernández Mora, the federal Secretary of Women, acknowledged the work being done in Puebla with Carmen Serdán Houses and LIBRE Centers.
- Governor Alejandro Armenta highlighted a 30% reduction in feminicides during his administration.
Context and Background
In compliance with President Claudia Sheinbaum’s strategy to design public policies that combat violence through active listening, the federal and state Women’s Secretaries conducted “Women’s Assemblies: Voices for Equality and Against Violence” in the municipalities of San Salvador el Verde and Atlixco.
Objectives of the Assemblies
These gatherings aim to create safe spaces for dialogue, enabling women to share experiences, concerns, and proposals based on their unique realities.
Recognition of Progress
Citlalli Hernández Mora, during her speech, emphasized that women’s rights have been hard-earned over time. However, she pointed out that violence restricts these rights. She expressed hope in eradicating violence as the primary motivation for these dialogical and encounter spaces, inspired by public policies championed by Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum since her arrival as Mexico’s first female president.
Acknowledging Local Efforts
Hernández Mora stressed that it’s the duty of all authorities to create conditions for substantive equality. She commended Governor Alejandro Armenta’s work in Puebla, implementing support and economic empowerment models for women like the Carmen Serdán Houses and LIBRE Centers.
Achievements in Puebla
Alejandro Armenta, the Governor, noted that 211 days into his term, feminicides have decreased by 30%. He mentioned implementing support actions for women in collaboration with the federal government, such as Carmen Serdán Houses and LIBRE Centers. These spaces strengthen women’s rights, economic freedom, and violence eradication.
State Secretary’s Perspective
Yadira Lira Navarro, the Secretary of Women for the State of Puebla, emphasized that it’s women’s time. She highlighted the importance of listening to, recognizing, respecting, and walking alongside women for a life free from fear.
Community Voices
Elena Carvajal, a local resident, expressed that women often lack spaces to speak. She appreciated these forums allowing women to raise their voices against machismo and discrimination.
Michel Guzmán, a local promoter, especially valued the recent opening of Carmen Houses. He stated that these centers listen to, attend to, and help women advance.
