ORGANIZACION OSCAR AMULFO ROMERO

FUN FACT

WHAT IS IT?

The foundation helps women in abusive situations, as well as informs the community on domestic violence and sexism. There are psychologists and social workers to support women. They will talk to the family, offer her resources, etc. They also do national campaigns to educate the public, including this conference, because often violence against women stays silent.

The sexism in Cuba manifests differently than in Canada. Most of the workers in the field of health are women (so doctors, nurses, surgeons, etc.) which is not the case in Canada. Nonetheless, they still are overburdened, as they're often expected to take care of family in addition to having a job.

IT WAS INTERESTING TO FIND OUU THAT THE FOUNDATION HAD A RELIGIOUS COMPONENT. THE CHURCH HAD AN INFLUENCED ON THE THEMES AND THE WAY THEY APPROACHED THESE ISSUES IN A PROGRESSIVE MANNER.