In recognition of 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the town hall of Moralzarzal and the THAM (Teatro de la Historia y las Artes de Moralzarzal) are launching a programme of activities designed to promote awareness and critical reflection on gender-based violence.
Programme highlights
This year's initiative features a variety of events, including theatre, online training sessions, dramatic readings, and the 19th edition of the traditional micro-story competition.
Theatre performance: 'Burladas'
A key highlight of the cultural programme is the performance of 'Burladas', which aims to give voice to women who have historically been silenced through a reinterpretation of the myths surrounding Don Juan. The play focuses on five female characters from 'Don Juan Tenorio' and 'El Burlador de Sevilla' (Doña Ana, Tisbea, Isabela, Aminta, and Doña Inés), connecting their stories to the present and the real-life experiences of women today.
Date: Friday, 20 November
Time: 19:00
Location: Cultural Centre
Entry: Free
Online conferences
The awareness and training programme includes two virtual lectures by prominent experts:
- ‘Sexual deepfakes and violence against women’
Date: 17 November at 18:30
Speaker: Vicente Morell Mengual, Doctor of Psychology and professor at the University of Valencia. - ‘Beyond insults: verbal violence, body perception, and women's mental health’
Date: 24 November at 18:30
Speaker: Susana Guerrero Salazar, Professor of Spanish Language at the University of Málaga, internationally recognised and awarded for her defence of feminist values.
Dramatic readings workshop
A dramatic reading of 'If the walls could talk' will be staged by Pepa Gómez Bustamante.
Date: 28 November at 18:30
XIX Micro-story competition against gender-based violence
This year’s micro-story competition aims to raise awareness among the public, with a particular focus on the journey towards recovery. Participants are invited to submit short stories reflecting coping mechanisms, the importance of support networks (friends, family, professionals), and the process of overcoming such situations.
It is believed that literature can be a powerful tool to highlight that escaping gender-based violence is possible and that the future can be rebuilt.
Essential requirement: Texts must include themes related to overcoming and positively addressing these situations.
Length: A maximum of 100 words.
Deadline for submission: 5 November 2026.
Workshop: 'Improve your health: strength and pelvic floor, first steps'
This workshop is aimed at women and requires prior registration.
Location: Moralzarzal
Date: 13 November from 18:00 to 19:30 at the Cultural Centre.
