In its commitment to prevention and support, the Department of Equality has issued a public statement denouncing violence against women as a "serious violation of human rights" and an "extreme manifestation of inequality," and is calling on citizens to combat it.
The San Bartolomé de Tirajana City Council ratified this November 25th, commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, its “firm and unwavering commitment” to the fight against gender violence.
In the presence of Mayor Marco Aurelio Pérez Sánchez, the public proclamation was formalized with the reading of a manifesto by the Councilor for Culture, Education, and Equality, Esther Delgado Sánchez, who, after declaring "Enough of sexist violence!", argued that "this day is not just a date on the calendar, but a living commitment to the memory of all the women, girls, and boys who have been silent victims of violence, who struggle every day to rebuild their lives. They deserve our respect, support, and action. Violence is not inevitable, natural, or foreign to us," she affirmed.
Esther Delgado pointed out that gender-based violence is a serious violation of human rights and an "extreme manifestation of the inequality that still persists in our society," which is why it must be combated "from all areas: education, family, institutions, justice and culture," she said.
The manifesto from the Department of Equality, headed by Deputy Mayor Elena Álamo Vega, reaffirmed "the firm and unwavering commitment to the prevention, care and eradication of all forms of physical, psychological, sexual, economic, digital or institutional violence, and to the women who live with their daughters and sons in our municipality, and to those people who seek a life free from fear."
To this end, the Department of Equality in San Bartolomé de Tirajana has implemented concrete actions such as expanding psychological and legal support programs for women victims of violence, providing training in equality and the detection of gender-based violence for municipal staff and local law enforcement, and strengthening awareness campaigns aimed at children and young people to prevent gender-based violence from the earliest ages. “These measures are part of a larger commitment: to build a municipality that cares for, protects, and educates in equality, where women can live without fear and with complete freedom,” stated Esther Delgado.
Social appeal
The spokesperson for the manifesto warned of “the need for resources, support, education in equality, and a committed society as a whole,” and launched an appeal “to all citizens—men, women, young people, older people, businesses, associations, and educational centers—to join this common cause, because gender-based violence is not just a women's problem, but a problem for all of society. Only with equality and respect will we build a future free from violence,” she insisted.
The commemoration of November 25th concluded with a minute of silence against this barbarity. “Gender-based violence continues. This November alone, four women have been murdered, bringing the total to 38 women killed and three minors victims of vicarious violence so far in 2025. These figures remind us of the urgent need to continue strengthening prevention, protection, and the institutional response to this serious violation of rights,” denounced Esther Delgado.
