The Amurrio City Council has launched a program of activities during November to promote equality and raise awareness and prevent sexist violence. These initiatives are aimed at different audiences and aim to create spaces for reflection and citizen participation.
Activities began on November 5th with the presentation of the book “Así empezó todo” (This is How It All Began), by the Egia association, an entity that works on child sexual abuse. This initiative offers an opportunity to make this reality visible and contribute to social awareness about a problem that requires attention, prevention, and collective commitment.
The program will continue on November 14th with a sexual health clinic run by Loresex, aimed at young people aged 14 to 16. This space seeks to provide information and guidance on sexuality, facilitating an environment where young people can resolve doubts and address their concerns.
On November 21st, Pamela Palenciano will perform her well-known monologue “No solo duelen los golpes” (It's Not Just Bruises That Hurt) at the Antzoki. This performance invites reflection on sexist violence, couple relationships, and gender inequalities, through a personal experience.
On November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women will be commemorated. On this day, Amurrio's main square will host two events: at 6:30 PM a performance by the Kuskua association and at 7:00 PM a mobilization starting from the square. These events aim to make violence against women visible, show collective rejection of all its forms, and advocate for a society free from sexist violence.
The program will conclude on November 26th with a talk on sexist violence among the elderly, an activity that will address how this reality manifests at this stage of life and the importance of recognizing, preventing, and responding appropriately.
The Equality Councilor, Ixone Saratxaga, emphasizes the importance of maintaining a continuous commitment to awareness, the prevention of sexist violence, and the promotion of equality: “The prevention of violence and the construction of an egalitarian society require the involvement of all citizens. Through these activities, we want to create spaces for reflection, make different forms of violence visible, and move forward, together, towards a society free from sexist violence.”
Through this program, the Amurrio City Council reaffirms its commitment to awareness, violence prevention, and the construction of a more egalitarian society, involving citizens and promoting spaces for information, reflection, and participation.
