Elijah He was from Seville and was only 17 years old. As the 22-year-old confessed, his partner took his own life with a firearm on February 27 in El Rubio (Seville). youth ninth death 1,191 for gender-based violence so far in 2023 and since statistics began compiling in 2003.
Government Delegation Against Gender Violence, macho nature and that he had not previously complained of ill-treatment against the alleged aggressor.
This is the couple’s fourth femicide committed in the region. Andalusia this year so far. In Andalusia, 242 women have been killed by their partner or ex-partner in the last 20 years since 2003.
horror and anger
Victim, younger, was killed with a homemade gun in a house under construction in El Rubio (Seville), his murder suspect Efe was arrested and brought to court. Investigators attribute murder charges in the areas of gender-based violence and illegal weapon possession to her.
Government delegate against Gender-Based Violence Victoria Rosell expressed her condolences and support to the relatives and friends of young Elia and denounced that there are people who oppose the violence. education in equality: “Those who oppose equality education and specialized comprehensive protection and prevention measures will remain silent today.” But they won’t be able to silence us,” he tweeted.
Loles López, Minister of Social Inclusion, Youth, Families and Equality of the Andalusian Junta, also did his part. “deep horror and anger” For a crime “especially tragic for such a young girl.” López also advocated for the need to promote equal education to combat gender-based violence.
ask for help
HE 016 deals with victims of all forms of violence against women. It is a free and confidential phone that provides service in 53 languages and does not leave a mark on the bill. Information is also provided via e-mail. [email protected] and counseling and psychosocial care via WhatsApp number 600 000 016. In addition, minors can contact the ANAR phone number. 900202010.
Victims of abuse who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind or deaf can call 016. 900 116 016, SVisual, ALBA, Telesor, ATENPRO and PorMí app. All resources against gender violence.