Lenin Moreno´s Law unifies the tasks against gender violence

“Three years ago, the Legislature penalized the femicide, but it was not enough,” said the president in a speech.

Along with Justice Minister Rosana Alvarado and Sonia Zalamea, a member of the Network of Relatives of Femicide Victims, Moreno cited figures that reflect this reality, such as the fact that 6 out of 10 women have suffered from violence, or that every three days a woman is assassinated.

The bill envisages the creation of a multi-sectoral committee, which will coordinate, plan, organize and implement “integrated and complementary actions for the State’s response from the existing institutional framework to protect women and assist victims.” (I)