Sabrido highlights the work of literature as a loudspeaker against gender violence

• The Government Delegation in Castilla-La Mancha commemorates the Day of the Book with testimonies, poetry and institutional commitment
• In Castilla-La Mancha 612 women with disabilities have said they are victims of gender violence

Toledo.- The delegate of the Government of Spain in Castilla-La Mancha, José Pablo Sabrido, highlighted the importance of the word against violence against women during the event ‘From silence to word’, organized in the Parador de Toledo, by the Unit Against Gender Violence of the Delegation he leads. A proposal that places literature as a tool for raising awareness and denouncing gender violence, within the framework of the International Book Day.

Sabrido has underlined that “This act represents the institutions’ firm commitment to eradicating gender-based violence, giving voice to those who have remained silent for too long.” He also stressed that “Culture and literature are fundamental tools for generating social awareness and promoting real and effective equality.”

The meeting brought together institutional representatives, personnel of the General Administration of the State, State Security Forces and Bodies, the directors of the Museums, representatives and volunteers of women’s associations such as DAMA and María de Padilla, as well as the general public.

Voices that break the silence

The event revolved around the presentation of the book “The voice of courage”, linked to the programme Women in ON-VG MODE, promoted by ONCE Foundation and Inserts Employment. This initiative accompanies women with disabilities who have suffered gender-based violence, promoting their full recovery and access to employment.

During the presentation they have intervened Laura Novillo Dones, Employment Insert technique, and Virginia Cabrera Nielfa, participant of the program, who will share his testimony in the first person.

In Castilla-La Mancha, more than 600 women have said they are victims of gender violence, of which about 400 participate in this program, which has facilitated more than 170 hiring since 2020. In the words of the organization, “economic autonomy and personalized accompaniment are key to breaking the cycle of violence and rebuilding life projects.”

It has also included readings by two authors from the region:

• Marta Marco Alario, narrator and feminist poet, who shared fragments of her work “Big mouth women who know how to be forest” (2023), where he claims women as creative subjects.
• Macarena Alonso Gómez, writer, who has offered a poetic tour focused on resilience, pain and personal reconstruction.