Minute of silence in Benidorm in protest against the sexist murder of a 61-year-old woman in Getafe

Benidorm City Council observed a minute of silence at noon this Wednesday to condemn the latest gender-based crime confirmed by the Government Delegation against Gender Violence in our country. The silent protest took place outside City Hall and was led by the city's mayor, Toni Pérez, and the Councillor for Equality, Ángela Zaragozí, along with other members of the local council.

The victim is a 61-year-old woman, allegedly murdered by her partner in the Madrid town of Getafe yesterday, June 24. Following the crime, the man was arrested. The Ministry of Equality reported that there were no prior complaints of gender-based violence against the alleged assailant.

With the confirmation of this case, the number of women murdered due to gender-based violence has risen to 16 so far in 2025 and to 1,310 since 2003, when this data began to be collected.

The Department of Equality reminds us that Benidorm City Council has specialised personnel available to provide free counselling to any woman who feels threatened. They also reiterate that victims of gender-based violence 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, in 53 languages, and offers a service adapted to potential disability situations.
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, the ALERTCOPS app can be used, which will send an alert signal with geolocation to the police. All of these assistance methods can be activated by the victim, as well as by anyone who knows or suspects a case of gender-based violence. It is a duty of all society.