The Municipal Centre for Women's Information in Antequera has placed a black ribbon on its facade as a sign of mourning for the murder of a woman in the locality. The crime raises the number of gender violence victims in Spain to 30 so far this year.
The black ribbon is now displayed on the facade of the Municipal Centre for Women's Information (CMIM) in Antequera. The initiative, launched by the City Council, aims to highlight social rejection following the murder of a woman in the Málaga locality, which occurred yesterday.
30 Women Murdered in 2026
If confirmed as a case of gender violence, this would be the 30th victim in Spain so far in 2026. Since records began in 2003, the number has risen to 1,371 murdered women. In Andalusia, nine have already died this year.
The City Council of Antequera has wanted to join the awareness campaign already being carried out by other municipalities. Each time a suspected sexist murder occurs, the CMIM places a black ribbon and disseminates a message of condemnation through official channels.
“We keep alive the memory of the murdered women and convey a message of solidarity to their families and support to all those suffering from gender violence,” officials from the centre state.
A Gesture Repeated Across the Province
The initiative is not exclusive to Antequera. Other municipalities in the province of Málaga, such as Morón de la Frontera, have also adopted this measure. The placement of the black ribbon aims to keep the focus on a scourge that, according to data, does not cease.
For the residents of Antequera, the gesture has a special significance as it concerns a local victim. The CMIM reminds that citizen involvement is crucial to eradicate gender violence.
The City Council calls on the entire population to reject any manifestation of violence and reminds them of the available resources, such as the phone number 016, to assist victims.
The investigation into the incident remains open to clarify the circumstances of the crime. Meanwhile, the black ribbon will remain on the facade of the CMIM as a symbol of mourning and struggle.
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