Mattarella: "Each mistreatment to a woman is an aggression to the entire society"

“Every femicide, any discrimination, Each mistreatment to a woman is an aggression to the entire society“. The principal of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, affirms it, in a message on the occasion of the feast of March 8, hoping for the continuation of repressive but also educational actions to prevent gender -based violence.” In a delicate moment for the life of the international community, I wish to address, on the occasion of March 8, a greeting and a thought of gratitude to all the Italians and all the women who work in Italy and contribute to national well -being “. Hiroshima the journey of the Head of State to Japan.

“We have acquired full awareness in recent decades that the policies for gender equality, a right sanctioned by our Constitution, have not only resolved in an advantage for women, but have brought benefits, wealth, positive fruits for the entire community”, continues Mattarella, stressing that “The promotion of rights is in fact hand in hand with the civil and economic development of the companies“For this reason, he adds,” it is still necessary to commit, with decision and foresight, to fill those gaps – cultural, wage, education, career development – which remain in some national areas “.

According to the Head of State, “particular attention is still responding to facing the plague – shameful and unacceptable – of violence against women: every femicide, every discrimination, every mistreatment, are an aggression to the entire society. It is necessary to continue with the work of repression and prevention. But, at the same time, we must continue with an educational action, starting from the younger generations, which promotes a culture of effective equality, eradicating stereotypes, consolidated prejudices and habits. The indignation and the recruitment for discriminatory and violent words and actions.

“Equal commitment must be pursued for inclusive family policies that favor free determination: a woman must never be placed in front of the dilemma of choosing between family and profession.” Women are a vehicle of particular effectiveness for integration and peace. I want to address a thought of solidarity to women who, in every part of the world, they are persecuted, imprisoned, subjected to unprecedented violence. To the mothers forced to cry their children who have fallen into the war. To women who fight to see the most basic rights, health, freedom, education recognized. We make their pain ours, we listen to their voice. The world will be better with a strong protagonism of women’s wisdom and balance, “concluded the head of state.