Minute of silence in Benidorm to condemn the sexist crime against a woman in Motril

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

The victim is a 54-year-old woman murdered on August 24 in the Granada town of Motril, allegedly at the hands of her ex-partner, who is already in prison. The Ministry of Equality reported that there were previous complaints of gender-based violence against the alleged assailant, also 54, who had a restraining order against him, which he violated to murder her.

With the confirmation of these cases, the number of women murdered by their partners or ex-partners due to gender-based violence rises to 25 in 2025, and to 1,319 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, emphasises that Benidorm City Council has specialised personnel available to provide free counselling 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 600 000 016, and the online chat, accessible from the website violenciagenero.igualdad.gob.es, which also operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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. This is a duty of all society.