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Rosana Conforme Campuzano says gender justice is economic justice

New York City Council · Sep 30, 2026 · starts 1:20:43 · 36 sec

Campuzano says gender justice has been absent from the administration's messaging, especially affordability. She notes domestic violence drives homelessness and gender inequity fuels cyclical poverty and financial entrapment.

Member of the Public - Rosana Conforme Campuzano

And I just want to add as well, one thing I wasn't able to add in the first time because I was trying to stay within two minutes.

Member of the Public - Rosana Conforme Campuzano

So in truth, we were deeply concerned that gender justice has not been part of the administration's messaging, especially when it comes to the mayor's affordability agenda.

Member of the Public - Rosana Conforme Campuzano

We all know that domestic violence is the greatest driver of homelessness in New York City, that gender inequity is a...

Member of the Public - Rosana Conforme Campuzano

key part of cyclical poverty and the survivors often feel trapped in abusive relationships because they lack financial resources.

Member of the Public - Rosana Conforme Campuzano

And so I just want to remind everyone that gender justice is economic justice and New Yorkers deserve policies that recognize this.