ADVOCACY: In El Salvador, Families and Human Rights Advocates Call for Stronger Action to End Violence Against Women

Source: 
FSRN (Free Speech Radio News)
Duration: 
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 - 20:00
Countries: 
Americas
Central America
El Salvador
PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
Human Rights
Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
Initiative Type: 
Multi-Media

In El Salvador, families and human rights advocates are voicing concerns following an increase in gender-based killings. They're putting pressure on Congress and the Courts to fulfill promises to end attacks on women and make laws recently put on the books more effective. FSRN's Ricardo Martinez reports from the capital, San Salvador.