The Northwestern city of Chihuahua in Mexico has taken a decisive step against the recent rise in violence against women by prohibiting the performance of songs containing misogynistic lyrics, The New York Times reports.
Mayor Marco Bonilla announced the introduction of this law through a video message: "Violence against women has reached levels that we could consider like a pandemic. We can't allow this to happen, and we also can't allow this to be normalized." He added that seven out of 10 calls to city police in Chihuahua are related to domestic violence.
Under this ban, the performance of songs that promote violence or discrimination against women will be prohibited, and violators may face fines ranging from 674,000 pesos (approximately $52,000 CAD) to 1.2 million pesos ($95,000 CAD). The funds collected from these fines will be directed towards supporting a women's institute and a women's shelter, a city councilwoman said.
The ban will apply to all concerts and events in the city requiring a municipal permit, though no details as to how the ban will be enforced have been shared.
This move comes in response to ongoing protests in Chihuahua that have emerged due to a recent surge in the killings of women.
Mayor Marco Bonilla announced the introduction of this law through a video message: "Violence against women has reached levels that we could consider like a pandemic. We can't allow this to happen, and we also can't allow this to be normalized." He added that seven out of 10 calls to city police in Chihuahua are related to domestic violence.
Under this ban, the performance of songs that promote violence or discrimination against women will be prohibited, and violators may face fines ranging from 674,000 pesos (approximately $52,000 CAD) to 1.2 million pesos ($95,000 CAD). The funds collected from these fines will be directed towards supporting a women's institute and a women's shelter, a city councilwoman said.
The ban will apply to all concerts and events in the city requiring a municipal permit, though no details as to how the ban will be enforced have been shared.
This move comes in response to ongoing protests in Chihuahua that have emerged due to a recent surge in the killings of women.
