The Government Delegation in the Community of Madrid has announced an extension for the IV Edition of the Short Video Competition Against Violence Towards Women. Interested participants, aged between 12 and 22, can now submit their entries until 23:59 on 25 November 2026.
The competition aims to raise awareness and sensitivity among youth regarding issues of equality and violence against women. Participants can submit videos individually or in groups, provided all members meet the age requirements and are registered residents of any municipality within the Community of Madrid.
Videos must be in mp4 format and have a maximum duration of 90 seconds. They should address topics related to violence against women, including:
- Identifying violence against women in our surroundings and/or on social media and new technologies.
- Actions to eliminate violence against women in society and/or on social media and new technologies.
- Preventing sexism, misogyny, and hatred towards women among adolescents.
- Promoting healthy relationships among adolescents based on gender equality, respect for diversity, and tolerance.
- Encouraging networks of support and solidarity among adolescents to combat violence against women.
- Portraying situations of gender-based harassment in schools.
- Presenting stories of solidarity to combat violence against women.
- Highlighting the importance of education in preventing violence against women.
A jury from the Government Delegation will select a total of eight finalists from the submitted videos—four from Category I for participants aged 12 to 16, and four from Category II for those aged 17 to 22. Evaluation criteria will include creative talent, the ability to generate dialogue on gender issues, and the promotion of inclusion and diversity.
The awards ceremony will take place at the Government Delegation in Madrid (Calle Miguel Ángel Nº25, 28010, Madrid) in conjunction with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Prizes will be awarded for the winning videos, not individual participants, and include items such as an HP OmniBook laptop and a Polaroid instant camera.
For inspiration, previous winning videos from the first three editions of the competition can be viewed, which were organised in honour of 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
