Line 155 is enabled to receive complaints from women who are victims of violence.
Colombia News.
The ‘Cross the line’ campaign has the support of the Council for Equity for Women and promotes the use of Line 155, which operates nationwide and operates 24/7.
«For us, line 155 is very important because it is free. It is modern with a very simple menu that identifies specific needs “, they indicated.
Furthermore, “it has national coverage, is confidential and operates continuously 24/7,” said Vice President and Chancellor Marta Lucia Ramírez.
The vice president indicated that the levels of attention of the line are 90%; which means that 9 out of 10 women are cared for in a timely manner.
Ramírez indicated that the main challenge is to reach 100% service.
By using line 155, women can contact other hotlines such as 123 for police emergencies, 122 for police complaints or 141 for the protection of children and adolescents.
Attention
For her part, Gheidy Gallo, counselor for women’s equality, assured that the government works to turn Colombia “into a nation of women free from gender violence.”
A country that faces a crisis due to this drama, more than 100 women victims of femicide every year.
Thousands of complaints, many without progress or due protection for the victims.
The official also indicated that the new campaign tells Colombian women “that if someone crosses the line there is a line to support, guide and help them.
The strategy is also accompanied by the launch of a primer that will allow victims to more easily identify the signs of a possible attack.
“They saved my life”, Enith Franco recounted her experience with the 155 telephone line, a National Government strategy that provides guidance and support to women victims of violence. #CrossTheLine #LaViceCumple # Line155 pic.twitter.com/QNX0SearPX
– Vice Presidency Colombia (@ViceColombia) December 15, 2021
