The Sant Quirze del Vallès Town Council gathered this Thursday in the Vila square to reject the murder of a 34-year-old woman in Barcelona, the fourth confirmed femicide in Catalonia in 2026.
The Sant Quirze del Vallès Town Council expressed its outrage this Thursday at the latest confirmed femicide in Catalonia with a gathering at 12 noon in the Vila square. The council condemned the murder of a 34-year-old woman, allegedly at the hands of her partner, in the Sant Martí district of Barcelona.
The event, which consisted of a minute of silence, served to express the municipality's support for the family and those close to the victim. The local government wanted to emphasise its commitment to fighting all forms of male violence.
This case brings the total to four confirmed femicides in Catalonia during 2026. Each male murder represents a serious violation of human rights and demands a strong response from society as a whole, municipal sources have reminded.
The gathering was held in a solemn atmosphere and was attended by representatives from various political groups and local residents. The Town Council encouraged citizens to report any situation of male violence and to activate the available support and protection resources.
The council insisted that collective involvement is essential to eradicate this social scourge. Institutional responses must be accompanied by citizen involvement, they stated, so that victims feel supported and protected.
The Sant Quirze del Vallès Town Council regularly participates in such acts of condemnation and collaborates with awareness campaigns against gender violence promoted by the Generalitat and other administrations. The minute of silence this Thursday adds to other similar initiatives that have been carried out in different municipalities of Vallès Occidental.
Residents in need can go to municipal social services or to the points of attention for victims of male violence, where they will receive advice and support. The phone number 900 900 120 is also available for victim support.
The Town Council has called on society not to normalise any form of violence and to be alert to signs that may indicate a risky situation. Prevention and early detection are crucial to avoid new cases.
The gathering this Thursday concluded without incidents and with a loud applause in memory of the victim. The municipal corporation has assured that it will continue working to make Sant Quirze del Vallès a municipality free from male violence.
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