Legislators from both the ruling party and the opposition signed a commitment on March 30 to prioritize gender-related projects above partisan differences at the Marcos Paz Hall. The agreement aims to ensure that initiatives for women’s rights in Jujuy receive swift parliamentary consideration, regardless of which party sponsors them, under the motto “Different voices with one agenda.”
The effort seeks to address longstanding challenges faced by women in legislative processes, emphasizing unity over political division. Legislators said they want to avoid having proposals stalled due to political disagreements.
Participants included Patricia RÃos—who led the initiative—alongside MarÃa Teresa Agostini, Mariela Ortiz, Gisel Bravo, Mirian Burgos, Angélica Castillo, Adelma Torres, Alejandra Mollón, MarÃa Teresa FerrÃn from the ruling bloc; and Noemà Isasmendi, Daniela Vélez, Claudia Sánchez Cantaberta, Alicia Ester Sosa and Verónica Valente from the Peronist bloc. They agreed on consolidating an agenda that transcends party lines.
Key points of the agreement include creating a permanent working group that goes beyond political affiliations; raising awareness and combating harassment against women within positions of power; and ensuring that their agenda addresses real needs across local communities rather than remaining confined within legislative chambers.
RÃos said: “We want a committed table that works to strengthen the rights of every woman in Jujuy.” She emphasized collective action whenever women’s rights are threatened.
Despite this show of unity among most parties represented by women legislators in Jujuy’s legislature, some did not participate: libertarian legislators and Natalia Andrea Morales from FIT-U were absent from the agreement. Observers will be watching future sessions closely to see if this commitment leads to concrete laws or remains only symbolic amid ongoing social challenges.
