Just as in the world there is a specific day in which women commemorate a day dedicated to raising their voices to ask for an end to violence or femicides, in our country we seek to commemorate Mexican Women’s Day in February.
February 15 was the date chosen for commemorate Mexican Women’s Day. Next, we tell you more regarding this date in which Mexican women seek to be recognized and ask for an end to violence.
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Why is Mexican Women’s Day celebrated on February 15?
Every February 15, since 1960, the Mexican Women’s Day, a date that was promoted by the writer Maruxa VilaltaAmalia González Caballero de Castillo Ledón and different civil society organizations, which had as a precedent the right granted to women to exercise their vote.
It should be noted that the vote for women in Mexico was promoted by President Adolfo Ruíz Cortines and it was decreed on April 6, 1956, that is, just four years before Mexican Women’s Day was promoted.
According to the official website of the Government of Mexico, In our country, several laws have been established in favor of Mexican women.
Among these laws is the General Law of Women’s Access to a Life Free of Violence, which aims to prevent, punish and eradicate violence once morest women in all its forms.
This law establishes protection, attention and access to justice mechanisms for victims of gender violence, as well as measures to promote equality and non-discrimination.
Another important law is Law for Equality between Women and Men, which seeks to guarantee equal opportunities and treatment between men and women in all areas of public and private life.
This law prohibits discrimination based on gender and promotes the equal participation of women in political, economic and social decision-making.
Additionally, the Mexican government has implemented programs and Specific support policies for women in vulnerable situationssuch as single mothers, indigenous women and victims of gender violence.
When is International Women’s Day celebrated?
International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 around the world as a day of commemoration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
On International Women’s Day, marches, demonstrations, cultural events and awareness campaigns take place around the world, with the aim of promoting gender equality and women’s rights in all spheres of society. It is an opportunity to celebrate the diversity and strength of women, as well as to demand a more just and inclusive world for all.
PJG
