By Alexandra-Marie Figueroa Miranda | Project Leader
Puerto Rico's government finally declared a State of Emergency due to gender violence. This is huge news: And a key step to ensure an end to violence against our girls and women across Puerto Rico.
While we gear to make sure the Executive Order is promptly and effectively executed, we continue head-on with our mission to make every space one where young girls and women can prosper. Although Covid-19 has changed the way we interact with our world and challenges our mobility, we can take advantage of the shift to digital to take up more space and transform narratives.
Almost a year later, our project is ready to launch, with a slight twist! This is no longer about a poster. Our national call for advice and wisdom from women of all ages and backgrounds is being transformed into a testimonial project. We want to hear and see from other women as they share the advice they would have wanted their younger selves to receive and trust at a formative time.
While the policy is being implemented to guarantee the well-being of thousands across Puerto Rico, there are still societal norms that continue cycles of violence. Providing a space for experienced women to tap into their vulnerability to inspire generations of young girls will allow us to heal and transform the narratives to come.
We can't wait to reveal this project on the International Day of Women.
Thank you for your continued support to make this possible.
We are hoping you are as excited as we are!
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