La Selva and Maresme Regions Unite for International Women's Day

Towns including Blanes, Lloret, and Tordera organize weeks of events to advocate for gender equality.

Generic image of a public institutional event with a podium and microphones in a square.
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Generic image of a public institutional event with a podium and microphones in a square.

The Government of Catalonia and several municipalities in La Selva and Maresme are celebrating International Women's Day this Sunday with a focus on equality.

The 2026 celebration of March 8th highlights the historical legacy of feminist movements. An official institutional declaration emphasizes that modern civil and social rights are the result of decades of collective struggle.
In Blanes, over fifteen activities are scheduled throughout the month until March 27th. Meanwhile, Lloret de Mar will hold its main events on Sunday, including an official manifesto reading and a street demonstration.
In the Maresme region, Calella has planned workshops and concerts, with a central event on Saturday, March 7th. Tordera is also celebrating its fourth consecutive year of specific programming driven by the City Council.