The commemoration of 25N encompasses culture, prevention, and awareness regarding violence against women. The campaign titled "Your gaze can be their escape" will take place throughout November in various locations across the town.
The Illescas Town Hall, through the Women's Centre, has prepared a special programme to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The activities are aimed at the general public, students in educational institutions, and older adults, with the goal of promoting awareness, prevention, and rejection of all forms of violence against women.
The municipal campaign "Your gaze can be their escape" is designed to help citizens recognise warning signs and know how to act. It includes an informative guide with practical guidelines and various audiovisual announcements aimed at fostering awareness through empathy.
On 9 November, a monologue was presented by social educator and gender violence specialist Marina Marroquí, directed at high school students from public institutions in Illescas. Additionally, from 16 to 20 November, public schools will host workshops titled "Red Flag Hunters", conducted by the Punto Omega Association for primary school students.
The Central Library's Exhibition Hall will feature the photographic display "Don't be an accomplice", provided by the Institute of Women of Castilla-La Mancha. The exhibition showcases images of men from various professional backgrounds expressing their rejection of violence against women.
Also at the Central Library, a literary meeting will take place on 17 November with Carmen Guillén Lorente, who will present her book "Redeem and indoctrinate: the Patronage for the Protection of Women (1941-1985)".
As part of the municipal campaign, two sessions of the workshop "Self-defence and female empowerment" will be conducted by gender expert Alicia Foronda at the Parque Sports Pavilion. Another workshop will be held at the Senior Centre, organised by the Luz Casanova Foundation, focusing on raising awareness about gender violence, promoting respectful relationships, and creating support networks.
Cultural events will also feature in the programme, including a performance of "Rota" by the theatre company Producciones Enemigas and a tribute to the poets of 1927 by Sheila Blanco. Both performances will take place at the Casa de la Cultura, where the central event of 25N will include the reading of a commemorative manifesto by the Women’s Association La Amistad. The staff from the Illescas Social Centre will also participate in a talk on toxic relationships, led by educator and sexologist Pablo Ortiz.
Finally, the municipal public libraries have reinstated the Violet Shelf, offering a bibliographic selection aimed at raising awareness and promoting values for a more equal and violence-free society. The Equality Department encourages the community to participate in these activities and commit to working towards a fairer and safer society.
