By Adam Woodward •
Published: 26 Nov 2024 • 21:22
• 1 minute read
Monday, November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, members of Soroptimist International Costa del Sol joined the march in Málaga, organised by the Plataforma Violencia Cero’ a collective of women’s organisations in the province of Malaga.
Approximate 5,000 women and men of all ages walked through the city centre to Constitution Square, where the participants called for an end to femicide. The Soroptimists walked with their new and colourful banner with the words: Soroptimist International, A Global Voice for Women, and End Violence Against Women and Girls.
At the square, the names of 2024’s victims were solemnly read out one by one, name, date, town, and the name of each man who murdered them and their relationship. 42 in total, women from all over the country: Candida, 57 years old from Aldea del Rey, killed by her partner Miguel. Gracia, 49 years old from Pizarra, killed by her ex-partner Paco… and the list went on and on. Not only women were killed, also 10 children aged between 3 and12 years, mostly killed by their fathers.
In a manifesto, which was read out to the crowds, women’s associations demanded their rights because the laws to protect women mean nothing if they are not upheld.
The Soroptimists continue their work and get ready for the next demonstration on March 8, as showing support and solidarity are vitally important and will be shown.
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