"Comprehensive Protection and Reparation for Daughters and Sons Orphaned as Victims of Femicides" Bill

"Comprehensive Protection and Reparation for Daughters and Sons Orphaned as Victims of Femicides" Bill

 By   JORGE MACHICADO

In record time, the bill titled “Comprehensive Protection and Reparation for Daughters and Sons Orphaned as Victims of Femicides” was approved on Wednesday in the Chamber of Senators and was ordered to be sent to the Executive Branch for promulgation.

Without any objections, all 21 articles received support from legislators of both the ruling party and the opposition.

“We cannot leave families or victims exposed as a result of acts of femicide. It is important, fundamental, and vital that the State take responsibility. Therefore, following its approval, immediate promulgation is required,” said the President of the Senate, Andrónico Rodríguez.

The law aims to establish comprehensive care and social protection measures by the State for daughters and sons who become orphans as a result of:

• femicide crimes;
• the murder of the male partner; or
• homicide-suicide committed by a person who experienced a situation of violence.

The law provides for:

• a monthly economic allowance of no less than 20% of the current national minimum wage;
• the provision of food packages;
• free and specialized psychological and legal assistance;
• access to the Unified Health System (SUS) with full coverage;
• guaranteed continued enrollment in the educational system; and
• priority access to social housing programs for guardians.

The benefits apply to minors under 18 years of age and may be extended up to age 25 if they are pursuing higher education.

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