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

 

Commemoration of International Women's Day in Gran Canaria

 

The Gran Canaria Island Council held a series of events last Friday, March 6th, to commemorate International Women's Day , which is celebrated every year on March 8th. This globally recognized day is essential for advocating for gender equality and highlighting the achievements and remaining challenges in women's rights.

 

The Island Council headquarters , known as Casa Palacio, was the main venue for the reading of the manifesto for International Women's Day (March 8) . During this event, the Gran Canaria Island Council's new internal Equality Plan , developed by the Department of Public Administration and Transparency under the direction of Margarita González , was also presented . This plan represents a firm commitment to promoting equality policies within the island administration.

 

 

Premiere of the documentary 'Once Upon a Time We'

 

The Equality Department of the Gran Canaria Island Council, led by Councilor Isabel Mena , organized the premiere of the documentary 'Once Upon a Time... Us' . 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 at the Jesús Arencibia Cultural Center in Tamaraceite, with a significant female audience representing the island's social fabric. Impact and relevance of the Gran Canaria Island Council's activities.

 

The initiatives promoted by the Gran Canaria Island Council around International Women's Day reinforce its institutional commitment to 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 fairer and more 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 the Island Council's internal Equality Plan represents a decisive step towards a more equitable public administration. This plan, drawn up 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 body 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 institution's firm commitment to advancing towards a society where true equality between women and men prevails . Events like these help raise awareness among all citizens about the invaluable contributions women make at every level, thus building a fairer and more inclusive future for the entire island.