Gender violence in the digital sphere is a growing yet often invisible problem that can be difficult to detect. Digital environments foster anonymity and a lack of consequences, facilitating persistent, escalating attacks and increased vulnerability.
The numbers are clear: 39% of gender-based violence occurs in digital spaces, and in Barcelona, one in four teenage girls has experienced internet abuse, a percentage that rises to 31.8% among young women aged 18-year-old girls.
That’s why Barcelona is marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25N) by focusing on digital violence, with the aim of collectively reflecting on the need to build safe, violence-free, trust-based digital environments.
The project is part of a commitment to strengthening the response to digital gender violence, shedding light on this form of violence, preventing it and promoting the well-being and protection of young women in the digital sphere.
News on 25N
Stop digital gender violence
05/11/2025 - 12:55
Feminism and women. For 25N we place the focus on the harassment and aggressions that women, children and teenagers suffer in the digital environment.
Support services for women and children who suffer male violence
05/11/2025 - 09:00
Feminism. Check all the specialist municipal resources for addressing cases of male violence or call 900 922 357.
Les Corts is joining the events for 25 November
03/11/2025 - 09:57
The entire month of November will be filled with advocacy events surrounding the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25N).
The role of the media in dealing with gender violence
29/10/2025 - 09:28
A talk on the role of the media in dealing with gender violence
Activities 25N
Telephone helplines
900 922 357 SARA
Monday to Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free call
93 291 59 59 SARA
Mondays to Fridays, from 9 am to 3 pm.
24 hours a day, 365 days a year, free call
900 900 120
24 hours a day, 365 days a year, free call
112 Emergencies
Care services
Care, Recovery and Reception Service (SARA)
This is a benchmark hospital for treating sexual assaults. Infancy attention from 0 years.
Information Point and Care Service for Women. PIAD
Local municipal services that offer information, care and advice. here is a PIAD in every district.
Municipal Unit against Human Trafficking (UTEH)
Provides comprehensive care for victims, whatever the purpose is, and advises any social and professional organisations that so require it.
The Plural Masculinities Centre
A municipal facility aimed at promoting a plural, positive and diverse perspective on masculinities.
Support programme
Aimed at people living, working or studying in Barcelona who wish to change and improve their personal relationships to avoid using any form of violence.
Shelter services for gender violence
Emergency residential shelter service for women experiencing gender violence and their children. The centre provides comprehensive care.
Barcelona Social Emergency and Urgent Care Centre. CUESB
This offers an ongoing psycho-social service which deals with any social emergency situation in the city, 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.
Care, Recovery and Reception Service (SARA Jove)
This offers a specific outpatient’s service for children aged between 12 and 17 who are victims of gender-violence situations.
Care Service for young men. SAH JOVE
Aimed at boys aged between 12 and 17 who maintain or have maintained abusive partner relations and need support and tools for achieving more respectful and egalitarian family and couple relations.
Agency for Comprehensive Approach to Sex Workers (ABITS)
Municipal service attached to the Department of Feminism and LGBTI Affairs at the Area of Social Rights, Global Justice, Feminism and LGTBI Affairs.
Hospital emergency service
Barcelona has excellent hospitals with interdisciplinary teams of medical, nursing and social work professionals to support victims of sexual aggression.
Telephone care service against Gender Violence
They inform you on existing services throughout Catalonia against gender violence and advise you about the steps to follow facing a gender violence situation.
Masculinities
The Plural Masculinities Centre
A municipal facility aimed at promoting a plural, positive and diverse perspective on masculinities.
Support programme
Aimed at people living, working or studying in Barcelona who wish to change and improve their personal relationships to avoid using any form of violence.
Prevention programme
Seeks to promote personal and social commitment from men to build a fairer and more just society for everyone.
Are you exercising violence?
See the warning signs to know whether you are using gender violence.
25N Award
Non-sexist language
25N Campaigns
Sexual and gender diversity
Inclusive communication
Ciutat Cuidadora
Social Rights, Global Justice, Feminism and LGTBI Affairs
