The founder of UMAR (União de Mulheres Alternativa e Resposta), Maria Idalina Rodrigues, publicly defended the union of all women against what she classifies as "extreme conservatism." Rodrigues warned that the rights already achieved by women are threatened and that there is a real risk of regression given the current political power relations.
In statements to the Portuguese news agency, the founder and member of UMAR considered that far-right forces represent a concrete threat to women's rights. The activist emphasized the need for a unified response to address this situation.
Maria Idalina Rodrigues called for unity among all women and all left-wing organizations in defending women's rights. This call to action comes in a political context that the founder of UMAR considers concerning for the advances achieved.
