The number of women killed by gender violence in Spain in 2022 is changed to 50 and to 1,285 since 2003.

What is considered gender-based violence?

Gender violence is considered to be that which is exercised by men against women, by those who are or have been their spouses or by those who are or have been united to them by a relationship of analogous affection, even if they are not living together at the time of the events.

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Equality condemns the murder of a woman missing since 2022 in Tarragona due to gender violence

How many types of violence are there and what are they?

It covers any physical, sexual, emotional, economic and psychological act (including threats of such acts) that influences another person. This is one of the most common forms of violence experienced by women worldwide.

How is gender-based violence established?

‘The accreditation of the status of victim of gender-based violence shall be made by a court ruling confirming the evidence of abuse or a protection order granted to the victim, or by a social report.

What is 016?

This campaign, under the slogan ‘At the first sign of abuse, call 016. Don’t wait for gender violence to leave this sign’, presents the 016 telephone service, for information and legal advice on gender violence.

Why is it important to report gender violence?

Reporting sexual and gender-based violence allows survivors to access support services to minimise the impact of violence on their lives.