The subdelegate of the Government in Ourense, Eladio Santos, and the head of the Unit of Violence on Women, Alida Iglesias, presented this morning at the IES Xermán Ancochea Quevedo of A Pobra de Trives the book “Vive para contarlo”, an initiative that emerged from the Commission of follow-up of the victims of gender violence, which meets monthly in the Subdelegation of the Government in Ourense, and whose edition was in charge of the latter.
The publication is composed of 13 micro-stories of victims of gender and sexual violence, and 10 testimonies of people who share their professional life with victims of gender violence.
This presentation took place in the framework of a formative talk within the Master Plan for Coexistence and Improvement of Security in Educational Centers and in their environments, which is taking throughout the classrooms and bringing to all young people in the province sessions by agents of the Civil Guard and the National Police to contribute to the prevention of criminal behavior, in order to avoid violent behavior, drug consumption, harassment, cyberbullying, gender violence, among others.
Precisely in relation to gender violence, the Government’s deputy delegate, when addressing the students present, stressed that the Government, the Civil Guard and the National Police have specific offices in place to care for victims. “That’s a measure for women who are suffering violence right now, but we’re here to bet on prevention. The most important thing is education and training, and that will prevent violence against women in the future,” she said.
“Couple relationships are based on love and respect, women have as much independence as men and girls do not have to admit any type of violent behavior,” he said, addressing the young participants in the presentation. “It is a permanent, latent problem and the government is working to correct it,” he concluded.
To contribute to this work of awareness, then six students of the institute itself proceeded to read several of the testimonies included in the book, to make them aware of the real experiences of women, as well as the magnitude and consequences of violence. In addition, after the reading, a colloquium was held with the students on the experiences read to resolve doubts, eliminate myths and encourage dialogue and reflection on this important subject.