Benidorm condemns the latest confirmed femicide in the town of Sevilla la Nueva (Madrid)
The number of women killed by their partners or ex-partners has risen to 28 so far this year and to 1,370 since 2003
Benidorm City Council observed a minute of silence this Tuesday at noon to condemn the latest femicide confirmed by the Ministry of Equality in Spain, which occurred in the town of Sevilla la Nueva (Madrid). The gathering took place in front of the City Hall. It 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 31-year-old woman who died on July 17 after several months in the hospital due to severe burns suffered in an attack with flammable liquid carried out by two hitmen on the orders of her husband. According to the Ministry of Equality, there were no prior reports of gender-based violence against the alleged attacker, and the murdered woman was the mother of three children.
With the confirmation of this case, the number of women murdered due to gender-based violence in our country has risen to 29 so far in 2016 and to 1,370 since 2003, when this data began to be collected.
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 advisable 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 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 on the Ministry of Equality's website, all of which are available 24/7.
In an emergency, you can also call 112 or the National Police (091) and 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 the duty of all of society.