November 25th commemorates the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. In a new report from UN Women, it is stated that 2 out of every 3 women have suffered some form of violence or know a woman who has suffered it. Of these, only 1 in 10 said they would turn to the police for help.

The United Nations alarms that “Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in the world. that are barely reported on due to the impunity enjoyed by perpetrators, and the silence, stigmatization and shame suffered by victims.

To commemorate this date, at MagasIN, We have asked some of our leading women to convey their strength and support through a message for those who suffer gender violence. Violence, which has different faces since it can be both physical and mental, should not be allowed under any circumstances. The recognition of its existence is a first step towards its eradication: let us create and make visible the women who suffer and ask for help, sometimes silently.

The first message of support, in words Cruz Sánchez de Lara, vice president of and editor of MagasIN and Enclave ODSis: “We send a hug and a message of strength to those who are suffering sexist violence and are considering today, 25-N, embarking on their path to freedom. Also, to those who have already done it and are happy today.”

Inmaculada Castillo – Assistant to the Professional Technical Directorate of the College of Pharmacists of Madrid

“Love is demonstrated through freedom and respect. Don’t be afraid to report. You are not alone”.

María Vila – General Director MEDTRONIC Spain and Portugal | President FENIN | Board of Directors Circle of Businessmen | Advisory Board Marsi Bionics

“Although they have beaten you physically and, what is even worse, in your self-esteem, no one will ever be able to diminish your worth as people. You continue to be invaluable and very brave women. Much more than the vast majority of women are.

Getting out of your situation is not easy and requires a lot of courage, but there are people nearby willing to help you and help you regain your self-esteem. You have to ask for help and think about yourself, not your family or anyone else. In order to help your children, you first have to let yourself help yourself.

I imagine the fear you have and I tremble just thinking about it. I don’t know if I would be able to. But I know there is light if you take the step. Many have achieved it, and you will too. Please ask for help, because you are not alone.”.

Susana Sumelzo Jordán – President of the European Affairs Commission of the Spanish Parliament in the Congress of Deputies

“You are not alone. We must continue fighting against this scourge and the solution lies through men and the education we give to our children”.

Ofelia de Lorenzo – Partner at De Lorenzo Abogados

“As a woman, I consider that gender violence is a true scourge of our society; that together, we must eradicate from the base. In my case, as a mother, through education in values, equality and respect that we must pass on to our children.

As for the victims, first of all, all my solidarity, and my message would be that, even if they think that they cannot get out of that hole, they should report; that fortunately the means and tools have been established to help women who suffer from this scourge, and that thanks to our rule of law, there are the means to punish and prosecute the guilty, and the institutions to help women move forward. . But for this mechanism to be put into action, it is necessary that the facts be reported and furthermore, let me add, from the very first moment in which the first aggression occurs..

Charo Izquierdo – Independent Director|Advisory Director|Advisor|Non Executive Director|Consultant|Fashion|Sustainability|Luxury|Lifestyle|Media

“Reporting is the great way out. But before and during the complaint and of course afterward they need to have strong support. It is essential. Family, friend. It is very easy to say that they are not alone. But in reality we have to make it easier for them to ensure that they are not alone. “They have to speak so that their situation is known.”.

Rosa Díaz Ramos – Head of External Communication. L’Oréal Spain & Portugal

“Not one more day. You can get through this. You’re not alone.”

María Fernández-Miranda Bances – Journalist, writer and lecturer. Welife Director at Vocento

“It is difficult to give advice in such a complicated situation from the comfort of someone who has not suffered that horror.

It simply occurs to me to tell them the obvious: to ask for help to try to get out of there as soon as possible. And I would remind them that people don’t change.”

Isabel Zancajo Selfa – Director of Communication and Social Media of YSL Beauty & Biotherm at L’Oreal Luxe

“There is a way out. I work with the Anabella Foundation and YSL Beauty on a project called ‘Abuse is not Love’ and we are helping many young people, women and men, to identify the first warning signs in an abusive relationship.

Surrounding yourself with people who can help you, a friend, a co-worker or a sister, is key to getting out of the problem. Reporting, speaking and seeking help is the beginning of everything.”

Sol Aguirre – Writer and coach

“Seek help, call 016. Tell those who love you. You are not to blame. There is no possible justification for what they are doing to you.”

Sandra Figaredo – Director of Strategic Alliances at Manpower Group

“Life deserves to be lived in freedom, every woman is born free and no one can take that away from her. There is a network of resources to help them, I would tell them to take action and report, that they are not alone, and that from that moment on their path towards their own life project in freedom”.

Beatriz Bergamín – Actress, playwright, cultural journalist

“Tell family, friends, neighbors… REPORT. If you have reported: do not withdraw the report. Trust.”

Alejandra Fernández – Director of Corporate Marketing and IR at EVO bank #Top100 #FORBES

“They should not blame themselves, they should protect themselves, they should not be alone, they should ask for help and support because there are many people who love them and many resources to get out of that tunnel.

That pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional. That you have the opportunity to live a full life. “The life they deserve.”

Cristina Barrous – Nutrition Technician and Nutritional Mentor

“You are a sun and not a candle, no one can extinguish your light.”

Ana de Santos – Journalist

“You deserve to be taken care of, there is a kind future for you, get out of there, trust yourself.”

Nany Giménez Lencina – FEMM Clinical Surgery Coordinator

“Let them think about their worth, their bravery and also that of their children, who are also victims.”

Paz Torralba – CEO at The Beauty Concept

“It is a very sensitive and complicated issue, but for my part, they should be brave, that there is another wonderful life and that they have every right to enjoy a new life.

Let them ask for help from professionals so that they can overcome all the traumas they have experienced. They will go through a complicated transition, but they can get out of it and they will be happy to get out. And if there are children, all the more reason to get out of that ordeal.”

Teresa Arsuaga – Writer, mediator advisor of

“Perhaps, more than messages, what they need is to be heard, to feel accompanied and to have true protection.”

Isabel Hernández Galván – Executive Assistant at Ernst & Young

“My message to women who suffer gender violence is to SEEK HELP WITHOUT FEELING SHAME and NOT TO BE AFRAID, they do not have to forget that they are the victim.

It is necessary that they tell their situation, to be aware that there is a problem and unacceptable behavior on the part of the aggressor, and that they are not alone. Her testimony will help other women and improve today’s society. “Behind gender violence lies a deep problem of dehumanization.”

Beatriz Medina – Freeda media

“I believe you”.

Mónica Melle – Full Professor of Financial Economics at the Complutense University of Madrid

“That they report, that they do not remain silent, that they be brave because even if they think it is very difficult, they must be aware that their own life is in danger, that nothing justifies mistreating you and it is absolutely unacceptable.”

Samira Briguech – General Director of Samira & Sineb

“That they are not alone. That there are many of us who are willing to support them. Let them report.”

Olga Fernández – Support Renewals Sales Snr. Director, Iberia

“You, like anyone, deserve to start over and be happy, and you are going to find a lot of people who are going to help you. Get out of that toxic relationship.”

Macarena Maza Navas, Corporate communications & engagement manager, L’Oréal Spain & Portugal

“It’s not something you have to be ashamed of or hide. You have to ask for help, you have to talk and you have to know how to detect the first signs in time. Share from the moment you detect that something is not right. “Trust and lean on others. You can get out of this, cheer up!!!”

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