In connection with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Zumaia City Council and Emakumeon Etxea have organized an extensive program for November. Through talks, activities, and mobilization, they will address the diverse forms of gender violence, reminding people that in addition to physical and sexual violence, it can also be psychological and economic.
In addition to raising awareness of the various forms of violence, they will offer the opportunity to learn tools and strategies for prevention and response. The campaign will be visible in the town's streets through posters, banners, and stickers, and an informative leaflet about the services and resources offered by Emakumeon Etxea will be sent to all homes, along with the program organized around November 25th. This year, they have once again chosen the slogan 'Gender violence has many forms,' and will discuss, among other topics, cyberviolence, misogyny, the manosphere, and feminist resistance.
Emakumeon Etxea is a reference space for women, where they can receive information, guidance, and professional support, as well as participate in processes of individual and collective empowerment. The services are free and confidential, and it is not necessary to have filed a formal complaint to receive assistance.
Throughout November, various talks and activities will be held in Zumaia to promote reflection on gender violence, identify its different manifestations, and develop prevention tools. On November 13th, Carmen Ruiz Repullo will give the talk 'Descodificar la misoginia'; on November 23rd and 24th, a workshop on cyberviolence for students; on November 24th, Sheila Melcón López will offer the talk 'Klik baten atzean'; on November 25th, there will be a demonstration called by the Feminist Movement; on November 26th, Nerea Barjola Ramos will give the talk 'Libertad sexual, consentimiento, feminismo'; and on December 10th, Bea Insa's 'Helenas anzezlana' will take place.
The City Council wishes to encourage citizens to participate in the program's activities to strengthen collective awareness against gender violence and continue building a society based on equality. For more information, Emakumeon Etxea (633 432 762), the Basque Government's helpline (900 840 111), Social Services (943 86 22 00), and the emergency number 112 are available.
