A. Tsipras: ‘Let no one be missing in the count again’

The President of SYRIZA – Progressive Alliance, Alexis Tsipras, visited Doctors of the World today and was informed about the open accommodation center “A step forward” for vulnerable asylum seekers and their children, to whom it offers hospitality and protection, a holistic personalized care for the period during which their asylum application is examined.

Mr. Tsipras called on everyone to take an active part in today’s actions of awakening and struggle for the elimination of violence against women.

Then, in a post on Facebook, he noted about today:

Do not miss any in the count again

We count 13 murders of women in our country since the beginning of the year. 13 women are not among us, because of the patriarchy and the violence that she gives birth to. Violence against women and girls is a failure of our society.

Of course, sexism is not a Greek phenomenon, but a global one. Greece, however, is below the average in the European barometer for gender equality.

Gender-based violence is found in every aspect of everyday life, in the family, friends and work environment. The social inequalities, which have been widened by the pandemic crisis and the resulting resulting poverty, are particularly affecting women.

It is our duty to the Republic to ensure equality, equity, prosperity and security for all the women and girls of our country. It is necessary to understand that the patriarchal structure of society and pervasive sexism give rise to the causes of gender-based violence.

However, it is not enough to mourn, condemn and get angry. It is the duty of the State to institutionally recognize the term “feminicide” and its targeted actions to eliminate them. It is time for action and change. “So that no one is missing in the count again”.