Women's work continues!
INTERNATIONAL Women's Day was celebrated throughout Spain. And yet women still struggle to have equal opportunities, to eradicate femicide and to gain their equal place in all parts of society.
The European Union of Women Mujeres en Igualdad Marina Alta is based in Benitachell, where British suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst visited the celebrations of International Women's Day at The Lady Elizabeth School. Emmeline berated the British government for preventing women from casting their vote - from a speech given in Cardiff in 1913! Margaret Hales, suitably dressed in Edwardian costume (and who is related to Emmeline) spoke of the importance of role models in inspiring girls so that they are able to use their talents and skills to the full.
Earlier that same day EUW Mujeres en Igualdad Marina Alta held their annual meeting followed by a fascinating talk on 'Women in Art' by art historian Karla Darocas (www.karladarocas.com/p/ welcome.html). In this anniversary year of Joaquín Sorolla, she of course highlighted the importance of the role of his wife Clotilde in his popularity and success.
Next month the women in art theme continues with an exciting exhibition by 'Women Artists of the Marina Alta', to be held at Jávea Golf Club from 10.30 on Wednesday, April 19. All are welcome. Artists include Frances Jones, Sandy Goodwin, and Patrice Maayk. Please contact euwmarinaalta@gmail. com for more information and see Facebook page European Union of Women Marina Alta.
The meetings of the
European Union of Women Mujeres en Igualdad Marina Alta are held monthly at Jávea Golf Club. Their aim is to raise awareness of issues of equality and justice and peace for women here in Spain, in Europe and across the world. There is still much work to do.