To mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Adeje Town Hall, together with the Adeje Equality Council, has organised a series of events to raise awareness among the public about the importance of eradicating gender-based violence.
This year's theme, ‘She broke her silence, the world broke into applause’ , which was also the winning short story in last year's short story competition on the theme, aims to engage all generations, from children to adults, in this cause.
Equality councillor José Antonio López Delgado, said, “Through these activities, Adeje Town Hall reaffirms its commitment to equality and the fight against violence towards women, promoting a space for reflection and action for all residents of the municipality.” The institutional motion against violence towards women was unanimously approved at the last plenary session of the council held in October.
According to the official figures, gender-based violence has claimed the lives of 39 women so far in 2024, leaving 29 children under 18 orphaned. From 2003 to 2024, a total of 1,283 women have been killed due to gender-based violence. For this reason, Adeje Town Hall invites residents to participate in the various actions that will take place.
Programme of Events
On the morning of Monday, 25th November, activities will be focused in the Plaza de España in Adeje. From 10am, there will be activities aimed at raising awareness among young children, with students from CEIP Adeje Casco. At midday a manifesto against gender violence will be read on the steps of the Town Hall by students from CEIP Adeje Casco and members of the Adeje Equality Council.
In the afternoon, events will shift to the Plaza de Tierra Lavada in Los Olivos, with activities beginning at 5pm.
At 7pm local artist Diana Meriño will perform followed by a reading by author Raquel Ramírez Romero. This will be followed by a performance based on the book, presented by the theatre group INSPIRARTEATRO, directed by Sonnibel Méndez. The evening will conclude with the reading of a manifesto against gender violence by the Adeje Equality Council.
Actions throughout the year
Adeje Town Hall is working on projects and activities to eradicate violence against women throughout the year, involving all council departments. The Policia Local have a dedicated unit for cases of gender-based violence and are part of the national VIOGEN system, which includes all law enforcement agencies. Other actions include training in schools and colleges, as well as public talks and cultural awareness events, theatre performances, dance, and readings. Initiatives are also taking place across various areas, sport, culture, economic development and even urban planning, all contributing to the fight against violence towards women.
