The Government Delegation today welcomed a minute’s silence to condemn the murder of 83-year-old Eva in Malaga on 3 October. The Delegate of the Government, Sabrina Moh, began her speech recalling that “unfortunately we have to concentrate again to condemn another murder and convey from here our heartfelt condolences to her relatives and loved ones.”
So far this year, 29 women have been killed and 16 children have been orphaned. Since 2003, 1,324 women have been murdered in our country due to male violence; 65 minors have been killed since 2013 and 485 have been orphaned.
The head of the Government Delegation insisted that “behind these figures there are broken families, truncated lives and a drama against which we must continue to fight.” Thus, it has valued equality policies as a key tool to eradicate gender violence.
“We are going to continue to make progress in this type of policy that helps eradicate a violence that exists and against which we must fight from unity, firmness and commitment,” he said.
Finally, he insisted on the importance of social and institutional involvement, “we must be aware, we must prevent and we must work together, because it is not only a problem for the victim, it is a problem that we have as a society”.
From the Ministry of Equality, through the Government Delegation against Gender Violence, it is recalled that telephone 016 and the other services of attention and advice are available 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and are accessible to all people.
Also, in an emergency situation you can call 112 or the emergency telephones of the National Police (091) and the Civil Guard (062). In case it is not possible to make a call and in a situation of danger, you can use the ALERTCOPS application, from which an alert signal will be sent to the police with geolocation.
These means of assistance can be used both by victims and by anyone who knows or suspects a situation of gender violence.