For the third consecutive year, under the motto “It’s not a day, it’s not a month, it’s a lifetime!”, the University of Cauca reaffirms its institutional commitment to becoming an educational center that guarantees equal conditions and opportunities for all. In the framework of the International Women’s Day, the University continues its work of highlighting, through a collective memory exercise, the contributions of Unicaucan women who, through their knowledge and leadership, have paved the way in academia, science, research, administration, social movements, and all areas where this regional center of higher learning has an impact.

Since 2023, this campaign has taken a historical perspective, recognizing that the struggle for women’s rights has been marked by mobilizations, resistance, and transformations. While significant progress has been made, challenges persist that require continuous attention and action. In this context, the University of Cauca, as a high-quality accredited public higher education institution located in a territory as diverse and extensive as the Cauca Department, recognizes itself as a key space for promoting change and guaranteeing women’s rights. It takes into account the barriers they face in accessing education, decent work, and, more broadly, participation in public life. From this perspective, the University promotes various actions to facilitate access to higher education and implements projects, calls for participation, and research initiatives aimed at defending women’s rights.