That meeting represented a break from the model imposed by Francisco Franco's dictatorship. For the first time, issues such as divorce, contraceptives, and labor discrimination were openly discussed by thousands of women.
In Mataró, the influence of this movement was channeled through neighborhood associations. Many local women promoted democracy by demanding basic services and schools, a discreet but essential task for equality outside the regional capital.
Equality is not a gift from institutions, but a social conquest.
Today, organizations like Teixit de Dones keep this legacy alive in the capital of Maresme. The group gathers every 25th to denounce gender violence and works year-round to highlight ongoing inequalities.
