The annual report on Violence Against Women in Palma reports 4,641 cases of gender-based violence in 2023. This represents an 18% increase compared to 2022, with 692 more complaints. There were also 365 sexual freedom offences recorded. Furthermore, there has been an increase in cyber sexual crimes, linked to control and intimidation through social media, especially among teenagers and young women. Protection orders have increased by 35%, totalling 970.

Protection and Support for Victims

In 2023, 3,426 women were included in the comprehensive monitoring system, representing a 7% increase from 2022. Additionally, 2,331 women received police protection, marking a 10% increase. The SAMVVM (Support Service for Victims of Gender-Based Violence) accommodated 301 people, including women and their children.

The SAIVM (Municipal Comprehensive Support Service for Gender-Based Violence) supported 1,221 victims: 1,009 in the “Dones” Programme and 212 in the “Fills i Filles” Programme. There was a 16% increase in new victims receiving assistance. The Local Police managed 888 proceedings, more than double the previous year, and supported 587 victims.

The 24-hour Support Service handled 4,657 calls, 2,343 from Palma. Of these, 4 out of 6 were emergencies. Additionally, 174 accompaniments for victims were carried out.

“A Challenge That Concerns Us All as a Society”

The Palma City Council presented the report, prepared by the Technical Unit of the Equality Department, as part of the 25N International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The Equality Department has highlighted the efforts of the municipal services SAIVM and SAMVVM, which supported 3,543 people in total.

“The figures show that we are facing a challenge that concerns us all as a society, one that we must address with concrete policies,” the City Council emphasised, reaffirming its commitment to “continue strengthening resources for assistance and protection, but also for prevention, through awareness campaigns.”

25N Programme

Slogan: Respect, Equality, and Human Rights: Stop Violence Against Women.

Friday, 22 November

• Talk: “Machismo on Social Media”.
  • Presented by: Raquel Boix.
  • Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
  • Location: Centre Flassaders.

Saturday, 23 November

• Practical Workshop: Poster creation workshop.
  • Time: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
  • Location: Centre Flassaders.
  • Led by: Elitxo Garayalde.
• Family Day: Reading and awareness workshops.
  • Time: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
  • Location: Centre Flassaders.

Sunday, 24 November

• Information Day: About the guide “Et feim costat contra la violència masclista”.
  • Locations: Plaça d’Espanya, Plaça de Sant Antoni, c. del Sindicat, Pere Garau and l’Olivar markets.
  • Time: Starting at 10:00 AM.
• VI Equality March: Nordic Walking Ciutat de Palma.
  • Time: 11:00 AM.
  • Starting Point: Plaza de Cort.
  • Route: Molinar, Carnatge, and Platja de Palma.
  • Registration: Free at elitechip.net or at Plaza de Santa Eulàlia.

Monday, 25 November

• Bibliographic Space: “Prou!”.
  • Location: Aurora Picornell Library (Francesc Femenies, 1).
  • Access: Free and open to the public.
• Storytelling: “L’Artur i la Clementina”.
  • Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
  • Location: Pere Garau Community Centre (Pere Llobera, 9).
  • Organised by: IRES Foundation.

Thursday, 28 November

• Short Film Screenings: About gender-based violence.
  • Time: During opening hours.
  • Location: Palma Activa (Socors, 22).
  • Led by: Vicka Durán.

From 18 to 30 November

• Interactive Exhibition: “Practise Good Treatment! For a Life Free from Partner Violence”.
  • Locations: S’Escorxador, Pere Garau, Son Gotleu, Sant Jordi, and s’Hostalot Community Centres.
  • Access: Free and open during the centres’ opening hours.