Mothers Facing Eviction and Child Custody Threats

• Mothers in Spain are increasingly facing the dual crisis of housing loss and the threat of losing child custody.
• Migrant and racialized mothers are disproportionately targeted by social services after becoming involved in housing resistance.

Systemic Vulnerability

• Families facing evictions are often reported to social services, leading to investigations that can result in the removal of children.
• Activist groups highlight that the housing crisis has a "woman's face," particularly affecting single mothers and those with low income or disabilities.

Case Studies

• Mel de Lima: A migrant mother in Barcelona who lost custody of her daughter after resisting an eviction by a major property owner; she now resides in an occupied building and faces further legal threats.
• Vanessa: A single mother with a disability who was evicted from her home of 19 years in Málaga after failing to reach a rental agreement with the landlord.

Advocacy and Context

• Organizations like Madres en resistencia por la infancia and Un techo por derecho provide support to these families.
• The housing movement across Spain is currently organizing protests and encampments to demand legislative protections, specifically the proposed "Maricarmen decree."