Women’s march today, October 1 in Bogotá – Bogotá



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Bogotá experienced a day of demonstrations on the afternoon of October 1. This time it was women’s networks, feminist organizations, young students and artists. who called for this peaceful protest to reject police abuse and violence against women.

The mobilization that started its journey in the District Planetarium reached the Plaza de Bolívar, where artistic activities and a performance directed by Chila Pineda Arboleda and the Colombian Theater Corporation were carried out in homage to the murdered women leaders and / or victims of femicide, a scourge that has increased in the
pandemic, “said the group in an official statement.

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During the protest, a Manifesto and Social and Political Pact for Life and for the Cessation of State Violence was released. The march was accompanied by policewomen, who ensured the security and tranquility of this day.

“The groups of women signatories of the Manifesto, express their solidarity and permanent support and mourning with the women, mothers, wives, families who are victims of the murders and massacres committed by some agents of the State, and they are declared on permanent alert due to the excessive presidential power, the little balance of powers and the repression of social protest in rural territories and cities“warn the groups that adhere to this protest.

Among these are the Collective Las Mujeres Contamos, the Boyacense Feminist Platform, the National Node of Women of Human Colombia, the Mirror Women Association of Cartagena, the Farc Bogotá Women, Women for Peace, the Red and Violet Network of Manizales, Woman and gender – Caldas Humana, Mujeres por la Vida, National Association of Colombian Women – ASONAMC-, women Unión Patriota UP and the District Node of Women of Colombia Humana.

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