A show class with chef and gastrologist Tibério Gil on the role of nutrition and gastronomy in contemporary women's health opened, this Thursday (7), the series of activities organized by the Social Benefits Management Group (GGBS) to remember the International Women's Day — celebrated on March 8th. The activities take place between Thursday and Friday, on the campuses of Campinas, Limeira, Piracicaba and Paulínia, and deal with issues linked to women's well-being and health, in addition to musical and cultural attractions.
At the opening ceremony, held at the Hospital da Mulher JA Pinotti (Caism Unicamp), the acting dean of Unicamp, Maria Luiza Moretti, paid tribute to the women who, over time, have faced discriminatory structures and recurring episodes of psychological and , often, physics. For her, women have come a long way, but still face difficulties in all sectors. Because of this, she recommends determination. “My daily struggle is to be recognized as a subject. Imposing my existence in a society that insists on denying it”, said the acting dean, citing philosopher and writer Djamila Ribeiro.
Moretti recalled the origin of the date, the struggle of Russian and North American workers at the beginning of the 20th century, in pioneering demonstrations for better working conditions and equal pay. “Today, we still see reports of women working long hours, with lower salaries than men. Has it changed a lot compared to the beginning of the last century?”, she asks.
The acting dean also denounced violence against women. “Do you think that much has changed since the enactment of the Maria da Penha Law?”, she asked, referring to Law 11.340, sanctioned in August 2006. The law establishes that any case of domestic and intra-family violence is a crime. It must be investigated through a police investigation and sent to the Public Prosecutor's Office.
Moretti also recalled the discriminatory practices to which women have been subjected over time. “Who here has never felt discriminated against?”, she asked the audience made up almost exclusively of women. The vice-rector, however, left a message of optimism. “Trust in your work. Value yourself. And never feel diminished”, he advised.
Welcoming and integrative
The coordinator of GGBS, Luiz Carlos Fernandes Junior, said that women's rights should be a theme that should permeate the body's activities throughout the year. But he warns that there will also be an overlap.
“GGBS will have this bias throughout the year. But, in all our events, we will deal with a transversal theme, which is racism”, she said. "Our events must be welcoming, integrative and focused on the quality of life of employees. That’s what we’re going to do in the year 2024,” she promised.