Newsletter No. 101

The Effects of the Climate Emergency on Children's Mental Health: the DANA in Valencia

The emergency caused by the passage of the DANA in the Valencian Community has had serious consequences on the mental health of the affected people, particularly the children.

Sara Bajiji: “Against hate speech, we must self-organize and create our own narratives”

Taking advantage of the 50th anniversary of the Fundació Bayt al-Thaqafa, we speak with the head of the organization’s legal department.

AutisMIND Videos: An Interactive Platform to Promote Adaptation for Autistic Individuals

A new streaming platform has been launched targeting therapists, teachers, and families to help people with ASD adapt to everyday situations.

Coni Ledesma: "The Filipino revolutionary movement is working to build a new government"

The Filipino activist has visited Barcelona with the support of ACP and IAP, with the aim of exposing the current situation in the country and to promote actions that strengthen the peace agreement with the current government.

Nerea Ramírez: "One of the most worrying trends we’ve observed is the loss of our ability as a society to imagine positive futures.”

In this interview with Nerea Ramírez Piris, Ecofeminism Coordinator at Greenpeace Spain, we discuss the collaborative creation of the graphic novel Ecotopías, which envisions hopeful, sustainable futures in response to today’s ecological crisis.

The 20th Forum Against Gender Violence Advocates for Bodily Autonomy

Coinciding with this annual meeting, the Plataforma Unitària contra les Violències de Gènere (United Platform Againts Gender Violence), the organizing entity, presented its new logo.

Law 04/2023 for real and effective equality for trans people and for the guarantee of the rights of LGTBI people…

Trans people continue to face disproportionate rates of unemployment and job insecurity due to deep-rooted social prejudices and stigmas.

Child poverty: is the political will finally coming?

3 out of 10 children and adolescents grow up at risk of poverty and/or social exclusion in our home. The fight against childhood poverty is not only a matter of social justice and guaranteeing the recognized rights of children. It is also a challenge of collective intelligence. 

The Transformative Role of "Punts Liles"

"Punts Liles", or 'Purple spots', are a key tool for creating safe spaces free from gender-based violence in leisure contexts. They were implemented by the Ministry of Equality of Spain, and nowadays are present in almost all social events that take place either in public or private spaces.