In Panama, several feminist organizations mobilized at the National Assembly to reject the bill that seeks to eliminate the Ministry of Women and downgrade it to an Institute. Activists reported that their entry to parliament was hindered, restricting participation in the session. They warned that the measure would dismantle victim care centers being established across provinces and undermine frontline workers promoting equity policies, training, and support for victims of gender‑based violence. The organizations emphasized that the initiative threatens hard‑won advances in women’s rights and protection.
00:00And in Panama, several feminist organizations gathered at the National Assembly to oppose the bill that would eliminate the Ministry of Women.
00:08The organizations reported that the arrival of the Parliament was hindered, delaying their entry and restricting the participation of several organizations in the session.
00:17The organizations declared that with the downgrading of the Ministry to the Institute for Women,
00:23the victim care centers that were beginning to be established in the different provinces of the country will be lost.
00:29Likewise, the bill affects frontline workers who are promoting equity policies, training and care for victims of gender-based violence, among other initiatives.
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