Mexico City, Mexico, March 18, 2025.In the framework of International Women's Day, students of the School of Law of the Universidad Panamericana of the Universidad Panamericana, Mexico City campus, organized a series of conferences with prominent leaders in different fields to address the current challenges faced by women in society.
Personal safety: the importance of prevention
Journalist and documentary filmmaker Bibiana Belsassorenowned for her work on issues of national security and organized crime, gave a talk on personal security., Belsasso, who has covered some of the most shocking cases of drug trafficking and violence in Mexico, shared with Universidad Panamericana students her vision on how to prevent crimes and protect personal integrity in a country where insecurity is a daily reality.
"Much of the crime can be prevented if we are vigilant."he said. Belsassowho stressed the importance of maintaining a constant state of constant state of alertness and not to underestimate the risks that can occur in daily life. The journalist emphasized the importance of prevention as the key to avoiding dangerous situations, from assaultsfrom assaults to cases of chemical submission, a phenomenon that has been on the rise in recent years.
The speaker also addressed sensitive issues such as gender-based violence. gender violence and child abuseShe pointed out that Mexico is one of the countries with the highest rates of sexual abuse of minors, where 90% of the cases occur in the family environment. 90% of the cases occur in the family environment..
"The key is not to normalize violence," she said, urging students to identify warning signs and foster support networks to strengthen safety in their environment.She stressed, urging students to identify warning signs and foster support networks to strengthen safety in their environment.
Women's leadership: women transforming politics
Alessandra Rojo de la Vegamayor of Cuauhtémoc, shared her experience as a woman in politics and her fight for gender equality. gender equality. Rojo de la Vega, who has promoted important legislative reforms, such as the Olimpia Lawthat punishes digital violence, spoke about the challenges women challenges faced by women in a system that has historically relegated them.
"When a woman enters politics, women change. But when many women enter politics, politics changes.", said Rojo de la Vega, who stressed the importance of women occupying decision-making spaces to transform power structures. Likewise, the mayor also called on young people to question gender stereotypes and to fight for a world where women can live without fear.
He also emphasized the crisis of gender violence in Mexico, where 11 women are murdered daily and 90% of the crimes go unpunished. "We cannot talk about opportunities or professional development if we continue to face this level of violence".she said.
Public administration: vocation and ethics in public service
For her part Gabriela López Castañedalegal director of the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS), shared her career in public administration and the importance of the vocation of service in this field.
López Castañeda, who has held various positions in the public sector, emphasized the need for young lawyers to focus on areas such as international arbitration and mediationwhich are increasingly relevant in a globalized world.
"Law would be meaningless if it were not linked to values and human rights," he said.He said, while calling on students not to lose sight of the importance of ethics. ethics and integrity in their professional development.
She also shared her experience as a woman in a sector historically dominated by men, demonstrating that talent and preparation are the key to breaking down barriers.
A call to action
These conferences not only gave Panamericana students the opportunity to listen to three outstanding women in their respective fields, but also allowed them to reflect on the challenges facing Mexican society in the areas of security, gender equality and public administration.
The three speakers agreed on the importance of prevention, gender equity and service vocation as essential pillars for the development of a safer and more just country. prevention, gender equity and service vocation as essential pillars for the development of a fairer and safer country.
Through initiatives such as this, Universidad Panamericana reaffirms its commitment to the integral formation of its students, promoting an education based on Christian humanism, the search for truth and a commitment to social justice.
Learn more about the mission and vision of our university at: https://www.up.edu.mx/sobre-la-universidad-fundamentos-y-valores/
