Torrevieja Prepares for International Day Against Gender Violence

The city of Torrevieja is gearing up to observe the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25, 2023. With a strong commitment to addressing this critical social issue, the local City Council, through the Department of Equality and Women, in collaboration with the Gender Equality and Anti-Violence Committee of the Torrevieja Health Department, has initiated a series of activities aimed at raising awareness and providing support to survivors, particularly focusing on elder women.

Anonymous Storytelling Initiative

From November 22 to November 24, a mailbox will be placed at the Municipal Leisure Center (Centro Municipal de Ocio – CMO) to encourage residents to share their experiences related to gender violence. This initiative aims to shed light on the often-overlooked struggles of older women who have faced such hardships.

• Who Can Participate?

– Anyone who has experienced or witnessed violence against women in their lifetime is invited to submit their stories anonymously.

This unique initiative is designed not just to collect stories but also to highlight the voices of women who are frequently marginalized.

Voces Invisibles: A Discussion Event

One of the highlights of the programming is the “Voces Invisibles” roundtable discussion scheduled for November 27, 2023. This event provides a platform for elder women to share their stories, fostering dialogue around their experiences with gender violence.

• Details:

– Date: November 27, 2023
– Time: 5:30 PM
– Location: Centro Cultural Virgen del Carmen

Expert speakers will include:

• Raquel Espín López, Gerontologist and Psychologist
• Desireé Paredes Boj, Social Health Worker specializing in Gender Violence

The event will be moderated by Inmaculada Vilella Carbonell, a psychologist and sexologist from the Torrevieja Health Department.

Institutional Declaration & Information Points

On November 25, the local authority will read a formal declaration to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Additionally, the City Council will set up informational points to raise awareness further.

• Locations and Dates for Informational Points:

– November 24: Plaza de Encarnación Puchol in La Mata
– November 25: Plaza de la Constitución
– November 26: Hospital Universitario de Torrevieja

By participating in these activities, the Torrevieja community aims to enhance awareness of gender violence while offering crucial support and resources to those impacted.

For more information, visit the official announcement on Torrevieja’s City Council website.