The director of “Barbie” is included in Time magazine’s “Women of the Year” list.
The magazine recognized filmmaker Greta Gerwig for her successful film “Barbie,” which grossed more than $636 million in the United States and earned seven Oscar nominations.
Another of her achievements is that Gerwig is the only director who has managed to get her first three feature films, Lady Bird, Little Women and Barbie, alone, nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars and she is currently working on an adaptation of “The Chronicles of Narnia.” for Netflix.
Time’s list included 11 other prominent women in various fields, such as tennis player Coco Gauff, actress Taraji P. Henson, economist Claudia Goldin and activist Nadia Murad.
Judge of Yopal, who held the State responsible for the feminicide of a woman, is decorated
Mauricio Andrés Pérez Caballero, winner of the José Ignacio de Márquez Award for Judicial Merit, was recognized for his brave decision to condemn the Yopal Mayor’s Office, the Prosecutor’s Office and the National Police, for their responsibility in the femicide of Liliana Paola Toca Rincón in 2016.
In his ruling, Judge Pérez found the Family Police Station, the Prosecutor’s Office and the Police guilty for not providing the necessary protection to Liliana Paola Toca, who requested help for two years before being tragically murdered by her ex-partner.
Judge Pérez demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the gender perspective, carefully analyzing the case and highlighting the stereotypes and revictimization suffered by Liliana at the hands of institutions.
This ruling has set an important legal precedent and sends a clear message of rejection of gender violence, highlighting the urgent need for a more effective response by institutions to protect victims of domestic violence.
New measures from the Ministry of Equality to protect women
Vice President Francia Márquez announced new measures to prevent femicides and other gender violence.
One of the key initiatives is the creation of a hotline aimed at “potential aggressors”, with the aim of urging men to take responsibility and face appropriate legal consequences.
In addition, a project is being led to include these measures in the new district Development Plan, with the purpose of strengthening existing care routes.
As part of these measures, it is planned to increase the number of family police stations from 11 to 20, in order to reinforce and consolidate work teams. Captain Martha Orejuela, coordinator of the Purple Patrol, has expressed her satisfaction with this initiative, highlighting the importance of having professionals who can train police officers, who are the first to respond in caring for women victims of violence.