The number of women murdered due to gender violence is projected to reach 10 in 2026, while two minors have already been killed by vicarious violence this year.
Benidorm condemns the gender-based murder of a woman in Navarre and a child in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Benidorm City Council observed a minute of silence at noon this Tuesday to condemn the two most recent femicides confirmed in Spain by the Ministry of Equality, which occurred in Navarre and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The gathering took place at the City Hall entrance. It was attended by numerous members of the municipal corporation, led by the mayor, Toni Pérez, and the councillor for Equality, Ángela Zaragozí.
The victim in Navarre was a 28-year-old woman allegedly murdered by her 30-year-old partner on February 20 in the municipality of Sarriguren. The victim had a daughter and three minor sons, and according to the Ministry of Equality, there were no prior reports of gender-based violence against the alleged perpetrator.
In the case of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the victim is a 10-year-old boy allegedly murdered by his 35-year-old father on February 20th in the town of Arona. The attack also left the boy's mother, the aggressor's 26-year-old partner, seriously injured. According to the Ministry of Equality, there were no prior reports of gender-based violence against the alleged aggressor.
With the confirmation of these cases, the number of women murdered as a result of gender-based violence rises to ten in 2026 and to 1,353 since 2003, when this data collection began. Meanwhile, the number of minors murdered as a result of vicarious violence rose to two in 2026 and to 67 since 2013, when this type of victimisation began to be recorded. Meanwhile, so far this year, 10 minors have been orphaned by gender-based violence, and 514 since 2013.
The Department of Equality reminds the public that the Benidorm City Council has specialised staff available to provide free advice to any woman who feels threatened. They also reiterate that victims of violence against women can call the free helpline 016, which does not appear on phone bills, although it is recommended to delete it from mobile phone call logs. This service operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year, in 53 languages, and has a service adapted for people with disabilities.
Victims can also use online consultation services via email at 016-online@igualdad.gob.es, the WhatsApp channel at 600000016, and the online chat accessible from the Ministry of Equality website, all of which are also available 24/7.
In an emergency, you can also call 112, the National Police (091), or the Civil Guard (062). If you are unable to make a call and are in a dangerous situation, you can use the ALERTCOPS app, which will send an alert to the police with your geolocation. All these support services can be activated by the victim and also by anyone who knows of or suspects a case of gender-based violence. It is the responsibility of all of society.
