At the Observatory of Institutional Machista Violence (OVIM) we have a collective reporting channel through which we can share, in a completely anonymous, an case or story of institutional sexist violence lived with the aim of making a collective impact on public institutions. But… What does this mean exactly and why spend time recording your testimony?
If a person from a public service has hindered or prevented the exercise of your rights In any public institution, the OVIM is your safe space"It is important to know that we have a safe or trustworthy space in which to express what happened, a place where we will be listened to without value judgments," he explains. Tania Sordo, Collective 1600's, one of the member organizations of the OVIM assembly. Along the same lines, Maria Belen Villalobos, We Stand Up Against Gender Violence Association, recalls that "for now, there is no other way to know the magnitude of an invisible problem that, consequently, cannot be combated effectively."
The OVIM has three forms available. The first, for women and adolescents who have experienced a case of institutional sexist violence. The second, for the environment of a woman, girl, boy or adolescent who has experienced institutional sexist violence. The third, for organizations, professionals or activists who have accompanied or witnessed a case of institutional sexist violence.
In all three forms, the report is anonymous. However, in the case of organizations, professionals or activists, a prior internal registration is requested, if possible, to ensure greater reliability of the data.
Some tips when filling out the form are:
- Describe your experience in as much detail as possible: qué, when y how.
- Avoid entering data of third parties who do not wish to be identified.
- Accept the data protection policy to protect your anonymity.
Thanks to the recording of stories, data can be obtained to make an impact on public institutions. “It is difficult to record cases, but it is worth it. What is not named does not exist. The existence of institutional sexist violence must be recognized and repaired. It is painful to speak again, but it can also be healing,” shares Tere Sáez de Lunes Lilas, also part of the Observatory assembly.
