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Gender-based violence support initiatives in Mexico

Overview

Governmental initiatives in Mexico have focused on providing support to women experiencing various forms of gender-based violence.

In Yucatán, the Secretariat of Women (Semujeres) implemented the ‘Vivienda Segura’ (Safe Housing) program, distributing 150,000 pesos to 20 victims. Each beneficiary received 7,500 pesos to improve living conditions and foster economic and housing autonomy. The program also offers psychological, social, and legal assistance through specialized centers.

In Guanajuato, the Secretariat for Women reported providing comprehensive support to 299 women victims of vicarious violence throughout the year. This support includes free psychological and legal assistance to address perpetrators who use children or assets to inflict emotional or economic harm.

Entities

Secretaría de las Mujeres · Libia Dennise García Muñoz Ledo · Guanajuato Government · Yucatán · Sisely Burgos Cano

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Guanajuato provides support to victims of vicarious violence

    The Guanajuato Secretariat for Women has assisted 299 victims of vicarious violence this year, providing free legal and psychological support to combat gender-based abuse involving children.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Yucatán provides housing support to 20 women victims of violence

    The Yucatán Secretariat of Women provided 150,000 pesos to 20 victims of gender violence to improve their housing security and support their transition to independent lives.

Sources

am.com.mx · estamosaqui.mx · guanajuatoinforma.com · hazruido.mx · periodicocorreo.com.mx · portalguanajuato.mx