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Emerge New Mexico stands with, supports, and believes Albuquerque City Councilor Lan Sena.
The sad truth is that, as an organization committed to training women, Emerge New Mexico is no stranger to women and femmes sharing their personal experiences with assault. What stands out in many of these experiences, including Councilor Sena’s, is the continued abuse of power and authority that comes not only from perpetrators, but from those who actively dismiss and silence survivors who decide to come forward.
In addition to calling out the acts of the perpetrator, Councilor Sena’s personal account highlights a significant issue that is particularly present in the political world – the silencing of survivors and the protection of perpetrators. This culture of abuse and blame in politics has to stop.
As Councilor Sena bravely said, “transparency and accountability are necessary for the reform of our sexually abusive culture.” She is absolutely right, and this accountability must extend to the world of politics.
As a political organization, Emerge New Mexico is committed to putting an end to sexual harassment and assault and to the culture of silencing survivors. We the chorus of political organizations speaking out against this destructive behavior.
Councilor Sena, thank you for your bravery and thank you for your dedication to creating change in our society. Emerge New Mexico stands in solidarity with you and with all survivors of sexual assault. We see you. We believe you.
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