more than half for murders gender violence 2023 of this This summer, when femicides increased, another murder was committed in Spain: 25 women were killed by their partners or ex-partners during the summer; one of them was in the Canary Islands.
Between 21 June and 8:50 am on 23 September, which is the end of summer, “Resurgence of sexist terror” The last four murders committed in less than 48 hours in September were described by Victoria Rosell, Government delegate against Gender-Based Violence.
Two deaths in the last days of June, eight in July, seven in August and eight in September. As a result of these sexist crimes committed during the summer months, 21 children became orphans.
This intensification of murders Ministry of Equality to call Crisis committees will analyze recoveries in July, August and September (the second will take place on October 4) together with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Justice, the Prosecutor’s Office, the General Assembly of the Judiciary and the autonomous communities where cases are registered.
Eight women were killed in Andalusia (32%), six in Catalonia (24%), four in the Valencian Community (16%), two in Madrid (8%) and Navarra (4%), one woman was killed in La Rioja . , Canary Islands, Castile and Leon and Murcia
July and August are the months with the greatest risk for victims. sexist violence. According to official statistics, the number of murders was the highest since 2003, with 127 in July and 114 in August. Greater coexistence with the aggressor and increased mobility and social contacts due to the holiday (and the perception that the abuser has lost control over the victim) may underlie this greater danger.
The increase this summer is affecting the global number of femicides. After reaching a historical low of 49 femicides committed by partners or ex-partners in 2021 and 2022, there have been 48 deaths so far in 2023; This number was an increase of 17 compared to the same period of the previous year.
The 25 deaths this summer accounted for more than half of the cases. 48 sincere murders of women Processed in 2023, 52%.
Their names are Francy (35 years old), Vanesa (36 years old), Zhen Jiang (47 years old), Kirsty (36), Salwa (35), Ilham (38), Carmen (54), Carla (26), Elena (29), Erica Vanessa (22), Zhour (27), Evarista (91), Juana (31), Soledad (50), Encarna (63), Charo (40), Raquel (58), Rosa (52), Maricel (46) , Rosa MarÃa (71), Sandra (37), Nicola (51), Suzan Ann (80), Hanane (35) and Laura (41).
Only four of the 25 alleged femicides had a history of gendered violence; This means that in 84% of the 21 cases there were no previous complaints of harassment.
Seven of the attackers committed suicide after carrying out the attack. Since it is a crime (28%), they cannot be prosecuted for their actions.
Gender-based violence has killed 1,232 women in Spain since 2003, and a total of 1,232 women have died since 2013. 423 children became orphans as a result of femicide.
016 assists all victims of gendered violence 24 hours a day and in 53 different languages; also email 016-online@igualdad.gob.es; Assistance is also provided via WhatsApp at 600000016, and minors can contact ANAR Foundation at 900 20 20 10.
In an emergency you can call 112 or the National Police (091) and Civil Security (062) numbers and if you cannot call you can use the text messaging app ALERTCOPS. .
Source: Informacion
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