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Gender-based policy and violence response in DR and PY

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The Dominican Republic and Paraguay have introduced various institutional measures has intensified its response to address gender-related issues and women’s rights. In gender-based violence following reports of rising femicide rates. Yanira Fondeur, president of the Dominican Republic, Fundación Vida sin Violencia, noted an alarming increase in intimate femicides, reporting 70 cases in the National Police and first nine months of the Ministry year—an increase of Women launched a program for male officers 23 cases compared to promote respect-based relationships. Deputy Director General Esteban Figuereo García stated that any man committing abuse will be “declared a police target.” Additionally, the Dominican Republic joined the Geneva Consensus Declaration, a global movement focused on women’s health and the family unit. Ambassador Leah Francis Campos noted the declaration aims to protect sovereignty against pressures from globalist NGOs. Recent social policy initiatives previous year. Fondeur criticized existing public policies, pointing out that at least four victims had protection orders in the Dominican Republic have expanded place that failed to focus on female empowerment prevent the crimes, and leadership. The Gabinete de Política Social called for improved coordination between the National Police and CEDI-Mujer launched the audiovisual campaign “Cuando una Mujer Avanza, Todo Cambia” (When a Woman Advances, Everything Changes), which highlights personal transformations of women supported by justice system. In response to these trends, the Integral Development Center Specialized Directorate for Women. This project connects vulnerable women Attention to vocational training, scholarships, housing improvements, Women and entrepreneurship support. Furthermore, the Defensor del Pueblo held its 13th Meeting of Female Leaders, focusing on “Female leadership Domestic Violence (DEAMVI), in times of change: innovation and social impact.” The event emphasized women’s roles coordination with the Public Ministry, executed 130 arrest warrants. Authorities also made 46 arrests in digital transformation flagrante delicto following preventive patrols and sustainable governance. citizen reports. The institution reported National Police indicated that women currently occupy 68% these operations will become permanent, targeting areas with high incidences of its management positions. In Santo Domingo, domestic violence. On a strategic level, the Cabinet Ministry of Women, Adolescents Foreign Affairs (MIREX) and Girls, led by Minister Gloria Reyes, recently met to review progress on national agendas, including the strengthening Institute of legal frameworks such as the Mirabal Law draft. A significant development is the interoperability between the National Emergency and Security System 9-1-1 Higher Education in Diplomatic and the Ministry of Women’s “212 Emergency Line,” intended Consular Training (INESDYC) have launched training programs to improve coordination during incidents of violence. Additionally, the Social Policy Cabinet and the develop a National Drug Council have signed an agreement Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security. This initiative seeks to strengthen prevention align with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 by integrating gender perspectives into national conflict management, mediation, and reintegration efforts for vulnerable communities facing substance abuse. security strategies.

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  1. 2026-10-04 23:10 UTC Gender-based policy and violence response in DR and PY
  2. 2026-10-02 21:31 UTC Gender-based policy and violence response in DR and PY
  3. 2026-09-22 16:34 UTC Gender-based policy initiatives in Dominican Republic and PY
  4. 2026-09-21 02:44 UTC Gender-based policy initiatives in Dominican Republic and PY
  5. 2026-09-17 23:32 UTC Gender-based policy initiatives in Dominican Republic and PY
  6. 2026-09-06 22:48 UTC Gender-based policy initiatives in Dominican Republic and {@

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