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Spain gender‑based murder crisis response

Overview

Following the July 2026 crisis committee convened by the Ministry of Equality, the national death toll of women killed by partners or ex-partners rose to 36, following recent murders in Asturias, Murcia, and Málaga. Due to the high concentration of fatalities in Andalusia, which accounts for 27.77% of Spain’s total victims this year, the Ministry of Equality scheduled its next crisis committee meeting in that region for September.

Data from the Interior Ministry’s VioGén system shows a continuous increase in active gender-based violence cases. As of early September, 106,549 active cases were recorded, including 21 classified as extreme risk and 1,157 as high risk. Regional concentrations of active cases remain highest in Andalusia (28,193), the Valencian Community (17,439), and Madrid (12,881).

In the Canary Islands, five 24-hour crisis centers for sexual violence victims have provided 1,369 interventions since May 2025, offering psychological, legal, and social support. Statistics from these centers indicate that in approximately 39% of cases, the aggressor was a person close to the victim, with 20% being a current or former partner.

In the Balearic Islands, the IBDona institute recorded 2,731 calls during the first half of 2026, with nearly 92% related to gender-based violence. The institution has increased its nocturnal presence to provide better support during summer months, noting that the most common profile of those seeking help is Spanish women aged between 31 and 40. In Menorca, local authorities have implemented reinforced night services through September 30 to manage a high volume of calls and accompaniment requests.

Entities

Ana Redondo · Spain · Fernando Grande-Marlaska · Andalusia · Spanish Ministry of Equality

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 6 SOURCES] The Spanish Interior Ministry’s VioGén system recorded 104,666 active gender‑based violence cases as of 31 July 2026.
[● 6 SOURCES] Of the 104,666 cases, 1,165 are classified as high‑risk and 14 as extreme‑risk.
[● 6 SOURCES] 53,818 active cases involve minors under the victim’s care.
[● 6 SOURCES] 1,664 cases are at risk, with 149 high‑risk and 3 extreme‑risk cases.
[● 6 SOURCES] Victim age distribution: 1,335 under 18; 25,756 aged 18‑30; 48,357 aged 31‑45; 26,685 aged 46‑64; 2,533 aged 65+.
[● 6 SOURCES] There are 13,464 cases of “special relevance,” indicating a high probability of severe or lethal violence.
[● 6 SOURCES] Andalusia has the highest number of active gender‑based violence cases, with 27,885.
[● 6 SOURCES] Other regions' case numbers: Valencian Community 17,111; Community of Madrid 12,591; Canary Islands 6,462; Galicia 6,188; Murcia 5,733; Castilla‑La Mancha 5,776; Castilla y León 5,586; Balearic Isles
[● 4 SOURCES] The Spanish Ministry of Equality launched a semi‑annual monitoring system for crisis‑committee recommendations on gender‑based violence.
[● 4 SOURCES] The monitoring system reviews implementation of 74 recommendations grouped into nine thematic areas.
[● 3 SOURCES] 32 women have been killed due to gender‑based violence in Spain in 2026 so far.
[● 3 SOURCES] Six women were murdered within a little over a week in July 2026.

Timeline

27 days ago

[CRIME] 13 sources
Spain reports over 106,000 active gender violence cases
Spain reports over 106,000 active gender violence cases via the VioGén system, while regional crisis centers in the Canary Islands and Balearic Islands report high volumes of sexual and gender-based violence.
about 2 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
Gender-based violence crisis reported in Argentina and Spain
Gender-based violence remains a critical issue in Argentina and Spain, with high femicide rates reported in both nations and Spain's Ministry of Equality convening a crisis committee in Andalusia.
about 2 months ago

[CRIME] 20 sources
Spain's Interior Ministry reports 104,666 active gender‑based violence cases
Spain’s Interior Ministry reports 104,666 active gender‑based violence cases, 1,165 high‑risk, 14 extreme‑risk, 53,818 involving minors, and 13,464 “special relevance” cases, with Andalusia holding the most at
2 months ago

[CRIME] 14 sources
Spain's Equality Ministry convenes crisis committee on surge in gender murders
Spain’s Equality Ministry has convened a crisis committee after nine gender‑based murders in Andalusia (four in Málaga), seven victims cohabited with aggressors, eight children orphaned, and 32 women were slain

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