77 youth leaders and counselors certified in participation |Bogota.gov.co

2022-08-26 18:53:08 By : Ms. Krista Zhu

Space where citizens can find information and services based on their role and gender identity.Space where citizens can find information and services based on their ethnic identity.Space where citizens can find information and services based on their vulnerability.Space where citizens can find information and services based on their occupation.The Secretariat for Women, through the Lidera-Par Political Clinic, has been implementing training, participatory and inclusive processes in which all women in Bogotá can join.(It may interest you: 10 key management issues of the Secretariat for Women that you can consult here)"I am very satisfied with this process, we learned a lot and our lives changed significantly from these formative experiences", were the words of Yensi Cortez Tenorio, who is a Local Youth Councilor of Bosa and participated together with 77 young women in the act closing ceremony of the cycles “For some young women from Bosa empowered with their rights” and “Making it real in the Local Youth Councils”.These processes are part of the "Bogotá 50/50: Route for Gender Parity in the Open Government of Bogotá" strategy, which seeks equality and political training for women, as well as the guarantee of their rights.“We want 4,800 diverse women in Bogotá to have tools for their leadership and political advocacy,” said Marcela Enciso Gaitán, Director of Territorialization of Rights and Participation.In this ceremony, the seminar "Eliminate political violence to guarantee the participation of women" was also held, with special guests Ana Paula Castro from UN Women and Alejandra Salazar Rojas from the National Registry, who from their experiences and The investigations made recommendations so that this violence, which impedes the right to political participation and representation of women, begins to be part of the public agenda in Bogotá and find effective routes for its elimination and prevention.“From the Women's Secretariat we will continue accompanying the training processes of young people, but we will also provide services to women who are victims of political violence.They are not alone!take the first step, in Bogotá we accompany you to take the second”, said Lisa Gómez Camargo, Undersecretary for Strengthening Capacities and Opportunities.Below is a picture of some of the attendees at the event:At the close of the event, a significant dialogue was developed between the participants and the special guests, based on the demands of the women and the will of the entity to accompany women in all their diversities, in the necessary actions that mean continuing to build strategies for the guarantee of their rights.Here are some images of this event involving the participation of women leaders and councilors in Bogotá:Learn about the story of this 51-year-old woman, disabled, caregiver and single mother who managed to finish her high school.All services, respite and well-being educational courses offered by the Secretariat for Women are free for caregivers and their families.Ruddy Lugo is a Venezuelan migrant who suffered gender-based violence.Thanks to the Mujer agency, attached to the 123 emergency line, she received care.Cra 8 N° 10-65 / Tel: +57 (601) 381-3000 Opening hours to the public: Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 4:30 pm Zip Code: 111711