Día: 10 de marzo de 2024

Ramadan Kareem!

With the new lunar cycle, we find ourselves at the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, a period filled with spiritual meaning, introspection and devotion. For some 2 billion Muslims around the world, this month represents a unique opportunity to deepen one’s connection with the divine, strengthen personal discipline and cultivate core values such as compassion, kindness, generosity and solidarity.

Ramadan begins with the crescent moon, marking the beginning of a month of daytime fasting, which goes beyond mere abstinence from food and drink during daylight hours. This act of physical renunciation becomes a path to the purification of the soul, where self-discipline is practised and a greater closeness to God is sought. Through fasting, empathy for those who have less is experienced and awareness of the blessing of daily abundance is strengthened.

Ramadan is also a time for intensive spiritual reflection through reading the Qur’an and participating in acts of worship. Evenings are filled with special prayers known as Tarawih, in which believers immerse themselves in contemplation, gratitude and supplication. This spiritual focus provides an opportunity for self-analysis and the pursuit of personal improvement and growth.

Generosity and charity, the core values of Ramadan, are manifested through the practice of giving to the less fortunate. Obligatory charity, known as Zakat, becomes a tangible bridge between those with resources and those in need of support. This tradition not only addresses material needs, but also strengthens the social fabric by creating a sense of responsibility and solidarity for the entire community.

With the breaking of the daily fast, known as Iftar, comes the special moment that brings family and friends together around the table. This act symbolises much more than the satisfaction of a physical need; it is a reminder of the importance of sharing, family unity and gratitude for the blessings received. It is at these moments that the true essence of Ramadan is experienced, where human connections are strengthened and differences dissolve in the light of brotherhood among fellow human beings.

Ramadan is not only a period of individual spiritual growth, but also an opportunity to strengthen community ties. Mosques are filled with worshippers praying together, sharing experiences and supporting each other on the spiritual path. This communal connection contributes to building a more cohesive society, based on values of respect, understanding and appreciation of diversity.

As the month of Ramadan begins, we are immersed in a period of deep spiritual meaning, where faith is strengthened, compassion is multiplied and connection with the divine is intensified.

May this holy month inspire us to carry the values of Ramadan beyond its days and build a world characterised by peace, respect and solidarity among all communities.

For these are the ties that bind us together.

Ramadan Kareem!

Women in Justice

(International Day of Women Judges)

Undoubtedly, women within the judicial system play an essential role in bringing about change in the world of law and the administration of justice.

Indeed, diversity and inclusion are essential pillars that contribute to the enrichment and strengthening of institutions when it comes to demanding accountability. In this sense, women judges, prosecutors, lawyers and university professors not only bring to the Administration of Justice their diverse perspectives and experiences, but also that renewed essence that strengthens judicial systems. Thus, women in this leadership role not only succeed in bringing down criminal situations that harm third parties, but also decisively dismantle organised criminal networks and strike hard blows against those who use spurious structures to spread corruption. Therefore, the role of women in the Security Forces and Corps and in the Administration of Justice is not an option, it is an unquestionable necessity that has demonstrated their extraordinary effectiveness in responding to the victims of all forms of crime.

However, the increase in the number of women and girls who have experienced the criminal justice system as victims, witnesses or prisoners in the last two decades tells us that the efforts and resources allocated are not enough. It is therefore crucial to redouble these efforts and provide more resources for women to access the justice system and to transform judicial institutions from within in order to ensure that the needs of the population are always met with an effective and lawful response.

Undoubtedly, improving investment for the advancement of women in the Administration of Justice is not an option, it is the only alternative to achieve a truly effective and egalitarian Justice with absolute respect for the law, for human rights and for the inviolable dignity of every person. This is the only way to guarantee a judicial system in which everyone can be treated with full equality before the law.

The commitment to a justice system with a greater role for women benefits society as a whole.

A justice system that can never be a wet paper or an empty promise, but a tangible reality.

Because without women there is no justice.

Not without them.

Ramadan kareem!

Con el nuevo ciclo lunar, nos encontramos con el comienzo del mes sagrado del Ramadán, un período lleno de significado espiritual, introspección y devoción. Para cerca de 2000 millones de musulmanes en todo el mundo, este mes representa una oportunidad única para profundizar en la conexión con lo divino, fortalecer la disciplina personal y cultivar valores fundamentales como la compasión, bondad, la generosidad y la solidaridad.

El Ramadán se inicia con la luna creciente, marcando el inicio de un mes de ayuno diurno, que va más allá de la mera abstinencia de alimentos y bebidas durante las horas del día. Este acto de renuncia física se convierte en un camino hacia la purificación del alma, donde se practica la autodisciplina y se busca un mayor acercamiento a Dios. A través del ayuno, se experimenta la empatía hacia quienes menos tienen y se refuerza la conciencia de la bendición de la abundancia cotidiana.

El Ramadán también es un tiempo para la reflexión espiritual intensiva mediante la lectura del Corán y la participación en actos de adoración. Las noches se llenan con oraciones especiales conocidas como Tarawih, en las que los creyentes se sumergen en la contemplación, la gratitud y la súplica. Este enfoque espiritual proporciona una oportunidad para el autoanálisis y la búsqueda de la mejora y crecimiento personales.

La generosidad y la caridad, valores fundamentales del Ramadán, se manifiestan a través de la práctica de dar a los menos afortunados. La caridad obligatoria, conocida como Zakat, se convierte en un puente tangible entre aquellos que tienen recursos y aquellos que necesitan apoyo. Esta tradición no solo aborda las necesidades materiales, sino que también fortalece el tejido social al crear un sentido de responsabilidad y solidaridad para con toda la comunidad.

Con la ruptura del ayuno diario, conocida como Iftar, llega el momento especial que reúne a familiares y amigos en torno a la mesa. Este acto simboliza mucho más que la satisfacción de una necesidad física; es un recordatorio de la importancia de compartir, de la unidad familiar y de la gratitud por las bendiciones recibidas. Es justo en estos momentos cuando se experimenta la verdadera esencia del Ramadán, donde las conexiones humanas se fortalecen y las diferencias se disuelven en la luz de la fraternidad entre semejantes.

El Ramadán no solo es un período de crecimiento espiritual individual, sino también una oportunidad para fortalecer los lazos comunitarios. Las mezquitas se llenan de fieles que rezan juntos, comparten experiencias y se apoyan mutuamente en el camino espiritual. Esta conexión comunitaria contribuye a construir una sociedad más cohesionada, basada en valores de respeto, comprensión y el aprecio por la diversidad.

Con el inicio del mes del Ramadán nos sumerge en un periodo de significado espiritual profundo, donde la fe se fortalece, la compasión se multiplica y la conexión con lo divino se intensifica.

Que este mes sagrado nos inspire a llevar los valores del Ramadán más allá de sus días y a construir un mundo caracterizado por la paz, el respeto y la solidaridad entre todas las comunidades.

Porque son esos los lazos que nos unen.

Ramadán Kareem!!