A minute of silence was observed in Benidorm to condemn the femicide of a woman in Basauri

Benidorm City Council held a minute of silence this Monday to condemn the latest femicide confirmed by the Ministry of Equality, which occurred in the Biscayan town of Basauri on April 1st. The gathering took place at noon in front of the City Hall and was attended by members of the municipal corporation, led by the First Deputy Mayor, Ana Pellicer, and the Councillor for Equality, Ángela Zaragozí.

The victim was a 44-year-old woman who died as a result of injuries inflicted by her partner, a 45-year-old man who was later arrested by the Ertzaintza (Basque Police). The victim had a daughter and a history of previous domestic abuse.

With the confirmation of this case, the number of women murdered due to gender-based violence in Spain has risen to 15 so far in 2016 and to 1,358 since 2003, when this data began to be collected. Furthermore, the number of minors orphaned as a result of gender-based violence has reached 11 in 2026 and 515 since official records began in 2013.
Additionally, the death of a 37-year-old woman early this morning in Pamplona is currently being investigated as a possible case of gender-based violence.

The Department of Equality reminds the public that 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 offers a service adapted to 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's website, all of which operate 24/7.

In an emergency, you can also call 112 or the National Police (091) and the Civil Guard (062). If making a call is not possible and you 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 a duty of all of society.