Feminist Protests Erupt in Andalusia Over Government Policy Rollbacks

• Feminist organizations across Andalusia have mobilized to protest a governing pact between the regional administration and the far-right Vox party, which they claim threatens equality policies.
• Activists argue the pact seeks to shift the political focus away from gender equality, aiming to relegate women to traditional roles of motherhood and caregiving.
• Protesters explicitly oppose the rebranding of gender-based violence as mere "domestic violence," fearing this shift will undermine critical protections for women and minors.

Concerns Over Administrative Shifts

• Under the new government agreement, Vox has been granted authority over several key areas, including justice and administration, which oversee the Integral Valuation Units for Gender Violence (UVIVG).
• Feminist groups warn that placing these units under the management of a party that denies the existence of gender-based violence compromises victim safety, legal support, and risk assessments for offenders.
• Critics argue that women's rights must remain a firm state policy rather than a bargaining chip in temporary political alliances.

Broad Opposition and Future Action

• A diverse coalition, including the network 'Marea Violeta' (Violet Tide), human rights groups, trade unions (CCOO, UGT, USTEA), and various political parties, has unified against these policy changes.
• Participants are advocating for robust public policies, adequate resources for victims, and the protection of reproductive rights, while preparing for further demonstrations throughout the autumn.