43 women killed in Spain: Mallorca PP seeks more help

On Mallorca in Spain’s Balearic Islands, the People’s Party (PP) is calling for more help for women facing gender-based violence: its motion cites 43 women killed across Spain this year. The Mallorca Island Council (Consell de Mallorca) is due to debate the motion on Thursday. Party spokeswoman Núria Riera said on Tuesday that institutions must work together to protect women and their children.

The proposal comes ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November. It calls for stronger prevention and better support for women affected by violence.

The motion points to help already available through the island council, including Centre Libertas, Casa Violeta and the Camí Violeta residential service. It also notes additional places for temporary accommodation under Project Aurora.

The PP wants the council to work more closely with the Institut Balear de la Dona and other authorities. It is also asking Spain’s central government for more resources to tackle violence against women, alongside policies to help those affected return to social life and work.

Topics: Social affairs · Politics

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com