Madrid takes to the streets this November 25 for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. As in recent years there will be two large demonstrations that will go through the city center at the same time, under different slogans and routes, but with the same objective: to denounce male violence and the rise of denialism, and to demand more institutional commitment.
The Madrid City Council has held an event where the victims have been given a voice and the focus has been put on the damage it does also in the family environment. “Macho violence never hits a single person, it destroys the whole environment in a silent way” explained Verónica Moreno, niece of a murdered woman. In support, the consistory has launched a campaign until December 1 with the slogan: Gender violence destroys lives. Let’s listen to the environment of the victims.
Despite the movement’s internal differences, 25N in Madrid will once again be a key day of mass mobilization against gender violence and in defense of women’s rights and dissidence, with tens of thousands of people occupying the center of the capital at dusk.
Timetables and routes of the two demonstrations of the 25 N
This year there are two main marches, called by different feminist spaces:
- Madrid 8M Commission
- Time: 19:00.
- Route: from Atocha to Plaza de Jacinto Benavente, following Atocha street.
- Recommended Metro: Atocha or Estación del Arte for the start; Antón Martín and Tirso de Molina to join in the middle stretch; Sol as an option near the end of the route.
- 25N Forum and Feminist Movement of Madrid
- Time: 18:30.
- Route: from the confluence of Alcalá and Gran Vía to Plaza de España, going all the way up Gran Vía with Callao as intermediate point.
- Recommended subway: Banco de España or Gran Vía for the beginning; Callao or Santo Domingo to join halfway; Plaza de España for the end.
Both demonstrations are simultaneous, although the 8M Commission is usually the majority, so it is recommended to choose in advance which one to attend and plan access by public transport: the City Council has announced traffic cuts and restrictions on Gran Vía, Alcalá, Atocha and adjacent streets from the afternoon, so the EMT and Metro de Madrid will be the best options to move around.