LEY 26.485 PROTECCIÓN INTEGRAL A LAS MUJERES

Law 26.485: Comprehensive Protection of Women

Overview of Law 26.485

• Law 26.485 was enacted on March 11, 2009, aimed at preventing, punishing, and eradicating violence against women.

• The law emphasizes the right of women to live free from violence and promotes inter-institutional public policies for their protection.

• It seeks to eliminate sociocultural patterns that foster gender inequality and power imbalances in society.

• The legislation represents a significant step towards addressing systemic issues related to violence against women.