Calella steps up fight against gender-based violence in November

The city is organizing workshops, talks, and a central event on November 25th to raise awareness and prevent violence against women.

Generic image of a town square illuminated at night with an official building in the background, symbolic elements, and a mural.
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Generic image of a town square illuminated at night with an official building in the background, symbolic elements, and a mural.

The Calella City Council has prepared a program of activities throughout November to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, featuring prevention, reflection, and awareness-raising initiatives.

The city has organized a series of events including workshops, talks, educational activities, and reflection spaces aimed at different ages and groups, extending the commemoration throughout November.
The central event will take place on Wednesday, November 25th, at 7 PM in the Plaça de l'Església. It will feature a manifesto reading by the Associació Calella Artesana, and a musical performance by Miquel Coll and Aniol Ruiz, students from the Aula de Música Can Llobet. A symbolic installation in memory of victims and a participatory mural will be set up. Earlier, at 6 PM, the facade of the City Hall will be illuminated in purple.
The program also includes an open session on Monday, November 16th, at 6 PM in the Fàbrica Llobet-Guri, to participate in the development of Calella's Local Equality Plan, gathering citizen ideas for updating the document.
The Calella City Council offers the Servei d'Informació i Atenció a les Dones (SIAD), a free resource providing information, legal and psychological counseling, and support to women victims of gender-based violence. The service, located at the Fàbrica Llobet-Guri, also offers child and youth care. Additionally, the free and confidential helpline 900 900 120, available 24/7, is highlighted.
Based on information from the official source: Ajuntament de Calella (10/11/2026)