Laura Tami Leal
Secretary for Women’s Affairs, City of Bogotá
Laura Tami Leal is the Secretary for Women’s Affairs of Bogotá. She is a lawyer with more than 15 years of experience across the public and private sectors, specializing in administrative law, institutional management, and the protection of human rights. As Secretary for Women’s Affairs of Bogotá, she has led the development and implementation of public policies with gender and intersectional approaches, the governance and legal strategy of Bogotá’s District Care System, and comprehensive strategies for the prevention, response, and prosecution of violence against women. She has also advised high-level government decision-making processes and strategic initiatives that integrate legal, administrative, and financial management with the achievement of institutional goals and public policy outcomes.
“We work to advance the rights of women in Bogotá, driven by the conviction that preventing gender-based violence requires transforming the social norms, stereotypes, and beliefs that sustain it. That is why we place care, autonomy, and cultural transformation at the center of our work — showing up where women need us most to help build a safer, more equal city.”
