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Rincon de la Victoria is taking a strong stand this November as it marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women with a full month of activities, workshops and community events. Under the slogan “For a Common Commitment”, the town’s Department of Social Wellbeing has launched a campaign designed not only to raise awareness, but to educate. Over the next two months, schools across the area will host coeducational workshops focusing on equality, empathy and respect. This is a hands-on effort to build a new social culture from the ground up. The main event will take place on November 25 Councillor for Women and Equality Belén Gutiérrez said the aim is to “continue building a society free of violence against women, by educating and involving every part of our community.” She praised the work of the Municipal Centre for Women’s Information (CMIM), local schools, associations and volunteers who “turn commitment into action every single day.” The main event will take place on November 25, when hundreds are expected to join the 25N March, starting from Plaza Pepe el Boticario and ending at the Municipal Auditorium. There, students will perform readings, plays and tributes in memory of the victims, and in honour of a future built on equality. Mayor Francisco Salado called the initiative “a reflection of our city’s ongoing fight for equality and the eradication of gender violence. This is a shared struggle that involves everyone: institutions, families, and society as a whole.” A call to action Beyond the marches and speeches, the CMIM’s daily work continues. Between January and November 2025, it handled 825 consultations, including 227 cases of gender violence. That’s a slight drop from the previous year, showing that awareness and action may be making a difference. Workshops, talks and campaigns will also tackle new challenges such as cyberviolence, while offering legal, psychological and social support to women in need. For Rincon de la Victoria, the path is clear: November 25 is not a date, it’s a call to action. Read here more news from Axarquia.
