On July 28, a congressional worker denounced the congressman. Freddy Diaz on rape. In this regard, MP Vilmar Elera, the third vice-president of the parliament, spoke on this issue, but had unfortunate comments.
Legislator Piuran attempted to justify the alleged violation by stating that “the woman is the only woman who works in the space for all men, which has created a much more supportive environment, especially when they start drinking.”
These comments exploded on social media, and various institutions condemned the words of the third vice president of parliament in Board of Directors 2022-2023 did the same Congress and several of his current congressmen such as Norma Yarrow or Flor Pablo.
State institutions
The Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Groups took to Twitter to share its outrage. “Being the only woman in a group or drinking alcohol does not condone any form of violence against women. Even less sexual violence. Nothing justifies violence,” it says.
Ombudsman He also spoke harshly to the parliamentarian: “We consider serious the statements of the third vice-president of the Congress Wilmar Ehler, who seek to justify the act of rape with a complaint against Congressman Freddie Diaz based on stereotypes and discrimination against women. “
“We call on legislators to end all forms of justification and tolerance for gender-based violence, and to prohibit the revictimization of affected people as they promote a culture of impunity,” they add.
The same Congress also mentioned the issue in a statement, but did not name Wilmar Elera. They only stated that they reject violence against women and regret their statements; They also called on him to apologize, which he later did via Twitter.
Congressmen speak out too
One congresswoman who did not hesitate to attack the third vice president of Congress was Norma Yarrowwho said he was ashamed to have him in Board of Directors. “That is, the lady is to blame for the fact that she was raped by a depraved congressman, for the fact that she works, in your opinion, in a space where there are only men. His words offend all Peruvian women, he should step aside.”
legislator Flower Paul Medina there was another MP who regretted what Elera had said and asked the board of directors to take action. “My total rejection of the congressman’s statements Wilmar Elera. Sexual abuse can never be justified and no woman should feel safe in her workplace,” she tweeted.
Source: RPP
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