On occasion of the International Day of International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women, President Luis Abinader announced the Presidency will be submitting comprehensive legislation to combat violence against women. The bill will be part of the National Plan for Prevention and Attention to Violence against Women of the new administration.
In presenting the plan on 24 November, President Abinader said the initiative seeks to install a comprehensive system to protect and guarantee the right of all women to a life free of violence.
He also announced a specialized police force will be created to respond to cases of gender violence in a rapid and timely manner.
President Abinader spoke on the occasion of the anniversary of the murder of the three Mirabal sisters, Patria, Minerva and Maria Teresa for their efforts to combat dictator Rafael Leonidas...
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