Benidorm expresses its rejection at the latest sexist murder of a woman in Ourense

Benidorm City Council expressed its condemnation and condemnation this afternoon of the latest gender-based crime committed in our country. The woman was 76 years old and was murdered by her husband on April 6th. The woman was Spanish, as was her 72-year-old attacker.

According to the Government Delegation against Gender Violence, the victim had an adult son in common with the attacker, against whom there were no previous reports of gender-based violence.

The silent demonstration took place outside the city hall and was led by Benidorm Mayor Toni Pérez, Councilor for Equality Ángela Zaragozí, and members of the local council.

With the confirmation of this case, this is the seventh woman murdered by her partner this year. The number of women murdered due to gender-based violence in Spain since 2003 has reached 1,301. That year, this data began to be collected.

The Department of Equality reminds us that Benidorm City Council has staff specialized in violence against women to provide free advice to any woman who feels threatened. They also reiterate that victims can access the free 016 hotline, which leaves no trace on their phone bill, although it is advisable to delete it from their cell phone call logs. This service is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and in 52 languages.

Similarly, in an emergency, you can call 112 or the emergency numbers of the National Police (091) and the Civil Guard (062). If a call is not possible and a dangerous situation arises, you can use the ALERTCOPS app, which will send an alert signal with geolocation to the police. All of these assistance methods can be activated by the victim and also by anyone who knows or suspects a case of gender-based violence. It is a duty of the entire society.