Ley 248 de 1995 | Ley 248 de 1995 — Colombia law | Esheria

Ley 248 de 1995

El preámbulo presenta la Convención de Belém do Pará y explica que busca prevenir, sancionar y erradicar la violencia contra la mujer.

Jurisdiction
Colombia
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
Ley 248 de 1995
Version
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Language
es
Updated
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About this statute

El preámbulo presenta la Convención de Belém do Pará y explica que busca prevenir, sancionar y erradicar la violencia contra la mujer. This provision defines violence against women as any gender-based act or conduct that causes death, harm, or physical, sexual, or psychological suffering to a woman, in public or private settings. This article defines violence against women as including physical, sexual, and psychological violence in family, community, and state-related settings. Every woman has the right to live free from violence in both public and private settings. Toda mujer tiene derecho a la protección y ejercicio de los derechos humanos y libertades mencionados en el artículo.

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