The book Damas de Social (Women of Social) is a type of catalogue of outstanding women in Cuban culture and history in the early 20th century. It has just been launched by Boloña, the publishing house of the Office of the City Historian, at the 24th International Book Fair. CompiledLeer más
Family and social rejection, discriminatory practices, and prejudices can put the health of lesbians and bisexual women at risk. «Old stereotypes also make them seek medical assistance too late,» said Marian Alonso, a comprehensive general medicine specialist in Camagüey, over 530 kilometers east of Havana. She made the statement lastLeer más
The play Vaginas was opened last month at the Bertold Bretch Theater, under the project Women: a Source of Creation. Actor and director Osvaldo Doimeadiós adapted the play by American feminist Eve Ensler, incorporating autobiographical experiences of local actresses Monse Duany, Yordanka Ariosa, and Linnett Hernández.Leer más
Alba M. Ojeda, a 62-year-old resident in La Conchita, a neighborhood in Matanzas province, around 100 kilometers east of the capital city, never imagined that her husband could try to kill her with a machete. «We never argued. I only knew he was not happy with my job asLeer más
The fact that gender violence against women is not addressed in any legal document and that those in charge of such cases are inappropriately trained makes it impossible to effectively respond to this social problem in Cuba today, experts feel. «Our Criminal Code does not include gender violence,» said PerlaLeer más
Community-based initiatives to combat male-chauvinistic violence are growing all over the island. In Pilar de Atarés, a neighborhood on the outskirts of the capital city, an Information Bureau on Gender Violence, the first of its type in Cuba, was recently opened, on the occasion of a Cuban Meeting on ViolenceLeer más
«My boyfriend began to call me up often to find out where I was. I initially thought his behavior was typical of a person truly in love,» said a 30-year-old communication specialist who asked not to be identified. «We finally broke up last year; I could no longer take it,»Leer más
Political will is necessary to incorporate gender violence prevention and control into community work on the island, grassroots leaders feel. Efforts along these lines are being negatively affected by lack of funds for actions, little access to the media, inappropriate support for the economic empowerment of violence victims, police authorityLeer más
Stories of women’s pain and suffering are being increasingly reflected in audiovisual materials. They show how much progress still needs to be made toward gender equity and citizen protection on the island. Mujeres la hora dorada (Women the golden time), a documentary directed by Ingrid León and produced by Palomas,Leer más
«Gender, racial and social equality should be recognized to fully exercise citizen rights,» said jurist Julio C. Guanche. He made the statement at a colloquium along these lines, held on October 10-11 at the Christian Center for Reflection and Dialogue (CCRD) in Cárdenas, 150 kilometers east of Havana.Leer más
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