In a unanimous vote, the Baja California State Congress has approved the creation of two official commemorative dates aimed at raising awareness and honoring survivors of specific forms of violence.
The newly established days are May 11: “State Day Against Vicarious Violence” and July 26: “State Day of Commemoration for Survivors of Coercive Control.”
After being presented, the proposal was reviewed by the Committee on Governance, Legislation, and Constitutional Matters.
The initiative, originally proposed by Congresswoman Liliana Michel Sánchez Allende, seeks to bring public visibility to these issues. The committee’s analysis confirmed that the initiative complied with all legal requirements and aligned with human rights principles.
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The initiative has successfully passed its first legal review, having met all formal and substantive requirements set by the State’s Organic Law.
The Governance Committee, in its official evaluation, confirmed that the proposal aligns with both federal and local law. It further recognized the initiative as grounded in human rights, social representation, and the constitutional duty of the State Congress to bring visibility and remembrance to issues of public importance.
Legal experts examined the proposal within the broader state and federal constitutional framework. Their analysis highlighted that establishing official commemorative dates serves as a powerful tool for social awareness, prevention, and recognition particularly for the struggles of historically marginalized groups.
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Legislature Establishes Two New Commemorative Days
As a result, the committee unanimously declared the proposal admissible claiming that these observances would foster collective reflection and help shape public policies dedicated to protecting rights and eradicating structural violence.
In a direct response to survivors’ voices, the full State Congress hereby establishes May 11 as the “State Day Against Vicarious Violence” and July 26 as the “State Day of Commemoration for Survivors of Coercive Control.”
