Alcobendas is commemorating this week on June 28th, Pride Day, with various activities. As part of this celebration, today there was a reading of an institutional declaration by the Councilor for Social Welfare, Concha Villalón. The event was attended by councilors, municipal workers, and residents.
The declaration, among other things, emphasized that it is «essential for institutions to act decisively against discourses that promote intolerance, establishing effective mechanisms to prevent and address possible situations of discrimination» and urged the Spanish government to provide financial support to local governments for specific protocols for comprehensive care for victims of intolerance-motivated attacks, prioritizing the protection of minors, transgender individuals, and particularly vulnerable groups. It also called for budget allocation for municipal staff training and the development of educational and awareness campaigns.
In addition to the manifesto reading, workshops and awareness-raising activities, training, and information sessions have been organized during these days to commemorate Pride Day. Furthermore, throughout the week, the Menina, a symbol of the city, is displaying the commemorative multicolored Pride flag.
LGTBI Program
The current government has launched the LGTBI Program. It is a service that provides social, legal, and psychological support on an individual and group basis to LGTBI+ individuals residing in Alcobendas and their families and relationships. Its objective is to protect the rights of the community, prevent discrimination, and reduce the impact of the stigma that still persists in society.
This service includes two main lines of action. On one hand, it offers direct, face-to-face, and personalized attention to those who have been victims of violence or discrimination based on sexual orientation, identity, or gender expression, as well as to those who need guidance, information, or support. This face-to-face assistance to LGTBI individuals and their families (by appointment at lgtbi@alcobendas.org) is now provided at Libertad Street, 6, in the Social Services facilities where it is offered comprehensively and openly to the entire population, regardless of age.
On the other hand, actions are being carried out to raise awareness, prevent discrimination, and provide training to professionals and the general public, with a special focus on the educational field.
