Women and Gender Conversation

The academic event covered the progress and challenges in gender equality in the city of Fusagasugá and the region.

Within the framework of "Health Week" the University Welfare Directorate carried out the Women and Gender discussion with the participation of the Municipal Ombudsman, representatives of the Health Secretariat and the Social Integration Secretariat of the city of Fusagasugá.

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The discussion that took place in the Emilio Sierra Baquero auditorium was an academic setting that allowed reflection on the progress and challenges in gender equality in the 21st century in the social, economic, political, competitive and sustainability aspects in the region.

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The academic event began with a presentation by Patricia Otálora Umaña, a mental health specialist from the municipal health department. Her presentation was titled “Pathways and Prevention of Violence.” Following her, Miriam López, also a mental health specialist, spoke about “Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights.”.

The topic of “Public policy on women and gender in the city of Fusagasugá” was presented by Alexandra Herrera Aguilar, an official from the Secretariat of Family and Social Integration.

Also participating in the discussion were Karol Díaz Hernández, a member of the Women and Gender Committee; Professor Martha Cruz, representative of the Teaching Sector Advisory Council; and Sandra Gutiérrez, representative of the Professional Sector Advisory Council, who presented the work that the organization has been carrying out in the area of gender equality.

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