Gran Canaria reinforces its commitment to equality on International Women's Day

 

Commemoration of International Women's Day in Gran Canaria

 

El Cabildo of Gran Canaria Last Friday, March 6th, a series of events were held to commemorate the International Women's Daywhich is celebrated every year on March 8th. This day, recognized worldwide, is fundamental to advocating for the gender equality and to highlight the achievements and pending challenges in the area of ​​women's rights.

 

The headquarters of the Island CouncilThe building known as Casa Palacio was the main venue where the reading of the manifesto for March 8thDuring this event, the new Internal Equality Plan of the Gran Canaria Island Council, prepared by the Ministry of Public Administration and Transparency, under the direction of Margarita GonzalezThis plan represents a firm commitment to promoting equal policies within the island administration.

 

 

Premiere of the documentary 'Once Upon a Time We'

 

La Equality Department of the Cabildo, led by the councilor Isabel Mena, organized the premiere of the documentary 'Once Upon a Time We Were'This audiovisual production aims to transform perceptions of women in Gran Canaria and foster a space for their visibility, reflection, and social action. As Isabel Mena emphasized, the documentary seeks to pay tribute to all the women of Gran Canaria who have contributed to the island's social and cultural development.

 

 

 

The premiere took place in the Jesús Arencibia Cultural SpaceLocated in Tamaraceite, the event boasted a significant female presence, representative of the island's social fabric. Impact and relevance of the Gran Canaria Island Council's activities.

 

The initiatives promoted by the Cabildo of Gran Canaria around International Women's Day reinforce the institutional commitment to the gender equality and the promotion of women's rights on the island. The celebration of March 8th not only highlights the progress made, but also brings to the forefront the challenges that remain in achieving a more just and equal society.

 

The active participation of public entities such as the Cabildo is fundamental to consolidating inclusive policies and promoting citizen awareness of the importance of respect, equality and female empowerment in all social, cultural and work areas.

 

Commitment to equality in Gran Canaria

The development and presentation of Internal Equality Plan of the Cabildo This represents a decisive step towards a more equitable public administration. This plan, developed by the Department of Public Administration and Transparency under the leadership of Margarita González, establishes concrete measures to guarantee equal opportunities for men and women within the island council itself.

 

For its part, the Department of Equality, headed by Isabel Mena, continues to work actively on projects that promote female visibility and recognize the essential role that women from Gran Canaria play in social progress.

 

An equal future for Gran Canaria

The commemoration of International Women's Day in Gran Canaria demonstrates the firm institutional commitment to move towards a society where equality prevails. real equality between women and menActions like these help raise awareness among all citizens about the invaluable contribution of women at all levels, thus building a fairer and more inclusive future for the entire island.