Peru - December 2025

On 24 December, Congress promulgated Law No. 32535 on Equal Opportunities between Women and Men, having approved it in November and after President José Jeri raised no objections. The law removes the concepts of 'gender’, 'gender equality’, 'gender-based violence’ and 'gender perspective' from government policies and procedures, replacing them with the notion of ‘equal opportunities between women and men’. It also introduces the concept of 'values' in sexual education, which will also consider scientific and biological grounds. Proponents of the legislation argued that the reform aims to eliminate ideology as a guiding factor in public policy and education. Critics, including feminist organizations, have condemned the law as a significant setback and inconsistent with international human rights standards and obligations.

Sources: Diario El Peruano, La República, OHCHR, Punto Edu, Infobae