Benidorm condemns the sexist crime against an 83-year-old woman in Malaga

Benidorm City Council observed a minute of silence at noon on Tuesday to condemn the latest gender-based crime confirmed in recent hours in our country by the Government Delegation against Gender Violence, which occurred in the province of Malaga. The silent demonstration took place outside City Hall and was led by the city's mayor, Toni Pérez, along with other members of the local council.

The victim is an 83-year-old woman allegedly murdered by her 84-year-old partner in Marbella. The Ministry of Equality reported that there were no prior complaints of gender-based violence against the alleged assailant, who is now in custody.

With the confirmation of this case, the number of women murdered by their partners or ex-partners due to gender-based violence has risen to 29 so far this year and to 1,324 since 2003, when the number of victims of this type of violence began to be counted.

The Department of Equality, headed by Councillor Ángela Zaragozí, reminds us that Benidorm City Council has specialised personnel available to provide free advice to any woman who feels threatened. They also reiterate that victims of violence against women 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 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, which also operates 24 hours a day, every day of the week.

In an emergency, you can also call 112 or the National Police (091) and Civil Guard (062) hotlines. 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, as well as by anyone who knows of or suspects a case of gender-based violence. It is a duty of all society.