Rosa Elvira Cely
Rosa Elvira Cely was a 35-year-old street vendor and student whose brutal murder in 2012 sparked national outrage in Colombia and led to the establishment of a law that classifies femicide as an autonomous crime. Her tragic story highlighted systemic failures in protecting women from violence and ignited a movement for more stringent legal measures against gender-based violence.
Born on May 24, 1977 (48 years old)
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Colombia:
Rosa Elvira Cely's case led to the classification of feminicide as an autonomous crime.
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Venezuela:
Rosa Elvira Cely was a victim of feminicide, which became a controversial topic during Miguel Uribe Turbay's political career.
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Colombia:
Rosa Elvira Cely fought for her life after a brutal attack that led to the establishment of a law against gender-based violence in Colombia.
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Colombia:
Rosa Elvira Cely is a symbol of the fight against femicide in Colombia, with a law named after her.
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Colombia:
Rosa Elvira Cely was a victim of feminicide that led to the establishment of a law in Colombia.
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Colombia:
Rosa Elvira Cely was found 13 years ago as a victim of violence, and her story is honored in the garden.
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Colombia:
Rosa Elvira Cely was a victim of a brutal murder that inspired legislation against feminicide in Colombia.
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