With the implementation of this initiative, the University of Sinú, Elías Bechara Zainúm, Cartagena Section, on behalf of the private and educational sector and with the Government of Bolívar Primero from the public sector, commemorate International Women's Day with forceful actions that add to the fight and defense of women's rights.

Bolivarian women now have the first "Pink Legal Clinic" in the department and the country, which opened its doors on March 7 to provide comprehensive care aimed at strengthening the support network for the accompaniment, protection and respect of women, teens and girls.

This office is the product of the commitment and joint action between the University of Sinú, Cartagena section through the Government of Bolívar through its Women's Secretariat and the first lady of the department, Natalia Eljach.

“Every day we are innovating in our processes and creating strategies that provide comprehensive training. For this reason, with this inauguration and in alliance with the Government of Bolívar, we mark a milestone for Cartagena, Bolívar and the country, where we bet on social attention and entrepreneurship, so that more women can have a space that allows legal accompaniment and reestablishment of their rights”, stated Rolando Bechara Castilla, rector of the University.

For his part, Vicente Antonio Blel, governor of Bolívar, said: “We are going to dignify the Bolivarian woman,

work for those who suffer in silence. We are going to do traveling sessions in all the municipalities of the department, no matter how distant they are, there to be

to our pink legal office, making presence, listening to them and above all ratifying the message that they are not alone“.

To access the consulting services, those interested may visit the facilities of the Universidad del Sinú, Cartagena Section, from Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There they will be attended by trained personnel of the University. This office will also be mobile, that is, it will be able to reach and serve women in different Zodes throughout the department through itinerant sessions.

Natalia Eljach, first lady of the Department of Bolívar assured: “Today we open an important space to continue working for a more equitable society that respects the rights of women in Bolivar. Thanks to Unisinú for being part of this strategy and helping us put women first“.