Spain’s Ministry of Equality has condemned the suspected gender-based killing of a 38-year-old woman in the province of Barcelona on 28 October 2026. The victim was the mother of three children, one boy and two girls, all under the age of 18. No previous gender-based violence complaints had been filed against the alleged perpetrator.
Following the confirmation of two cases, the number of women killed as a result of gender-based violence in Spain has reached 44 in 2026. The cumulative figure stands at 1,385 since official records began in 2003.
The number of children left without their mothers as a result of gender-based violence has also increased. A total of 35 minors have been orphaned in Spain so far this year, bringing the figure recorded since 2013 to 545.
Spain’s Minister for Equality, Ana Redondo García, and the Government Delegate for Gender-Based Violence, Carmen Martínez Perza, have condemned the latest killing and expressed their support for the victim’s family and friends.
Both officials have called for continued efforts by public institutions, government authorities and society to prevent further deaths and ensure that action is taken in time to protect women facing gender-based violence.
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Woman, 38, killed in suspected gender-based violence case in Barcelona province, leaving three children. Support services and emergency assistance
Spain’s 016 helpline provides information about victims’ rights and available assistance for women experiencing any form of violence. The service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can also be accessed by email at 016-online@igualdad.gob.es, through WhatsApp on 600 000 016 and via an online chat service.
Assistance is available in 53 languages, with legal advice provided daily between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. The service also includes accessibility arrangements for people with disabilities.
Anyone facing an immediate emergency can contact 112, the National Police on 091 or the Civil Guard on 062. If making a telephone call is not possible, the ALERTCOPS application allows users to send a geolocated emergency alert to the police.
These services can be used not only by victims but also by anyone who knows of or suspects a case of gender-based violence.