FORTHCOMING EVENTS:
25-NOVEMBER: INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
An agenda of events by the European Union of Women Marina Alta and collaborations with local town halls.
PAST EVENTS:
RENEWAL OF OUR COLLABORATION AGREEMENT WITH BENITACHELL TOWN HALL AND...
Hands that Gave Life: The Story of Midwives - a DOCUMENTARY film and discussion
A tribute to those who have accompanied entire generations with their skills and dedication.
Thursday 25 September, 19:00, Benitachell Social Centre.
We are delighted to introduce Laura Pertejo as our guest speaker at this event. After a screening of her documentary, she will answer any questions, we are sure it will be a warm and interesting discussion.
Various other women’s organisations have been invited, an ideal occasion to mingle in your community.
The signing of the collaboration agreement will be followed by a screening of a documentary film:
Midwives: The Voice of Our Grandmothers - a DOCUMENTARY FILM and discussion
In Spanish with English subtitles
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After several years following in the footsteps of the last traditional midwives of the 20th century in Cantabria, the personal and thought-provoking documentary “Midwives: The Voice of Our Grandmothers” was born. It is an exploration of traditional Iberian midwifery that pays tribute to this sacred profession and revives the memory of the women who practised it selflessly for decades. This documentary offers us the opportunity to reflect on women’s professions that were never recognised, as well as on the value of home birth, which has sadly been almost entirely lost with the disappearance of this lineage of midwives. I believe it is of vital importance to give women and mothers back the power to choose how to bring their children into the world. This is one of the motivations that led me to create this documentary, which I hope you will enjoy. Laura Pertejo |
Documentary trailer (there will be English subtitles at the event):
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RENOVACIÓN DE NUESTRO CONVENIO DE COLABORACIÓN CON EL AYUNTAMIENTO DE BENITACHELL Y…
Manos que dieron vida: la historia de las parteras – un documental y coloquio
Un homenaje a quienes, con oficio y entrega, acompañaron a generaciones enteras.
Jueves 25 Septiembre, 19:00, Benitachell Centro Social.
Estamos encantados de presentar a Laura Pertejo como ponente invitada en este evento. Tras la proyección de su documental, responderá a todas sus preguntas; estamos seguros de que surgirá un coloquio tan cálido como interesante.
Se han invitado diversas organizaciones de mujeres, una ocasión ideal para relacionarse dentro de su comunidad.
La firma del convenio de colaboración irá seguida de la proyección de un documental:
Parteras: La voz de nuestras abuelas – un documental y coloquio
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Tras seguir las huellas de las últimas parteras tradicionales del siglo XX en las tierras cántabras durante varios años , nace el documental personal y reivindicativo: “Parteras, la voz de nuestras abuelas”, una incursión en la parteria tradicional ibérica que honra este sacro oficio y trae la memoria de las mujeres que lo ejercieron durante décadas desinteresadamente. Este documental nos da la oportunidad de reflexionar sobre los oficios de las mujeres nunca reconocidos y la valoracion del parto en casa que desgraciadamente se pierde casi por completo con la desaparicion de este linaje de parteras. Considero de vital importancia devolver el poder a las mujeres y a las madres para poder elegir la forma de traer a sus criaturas al mundo y esta es una de las motivaciones que me han llevado a crear este documental que deseo os guste. Laura Pertejo |
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LITERARY EVENING UNDER THE STARS
Tuesday 19 August, 21:30, Carreret dels Molls, Benitachell.
bLUE ZONES: THE JOY OF TIMELESS YOUTH
Thursday 26 June, 10:00 am, Javea Golf Club.
A special event created to bring together our regular friends and members of the European Union of Women Marina Alta and to meet new friends. Come and enjoy lively and interactive discussions about this multi-faceted topic.
There will be a film screening of the documentary Blue Zones as well as perspectives from two centenarians living and thriving in the Marina Alta. We interviewed them to ask them questions about their lives and what they think is attributed to living such a long life.
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EUWMA Art Exhibition: Unity in Diversity
Thursday 15 to Friday 30 May 2025, Espai La Senieta Moraira.
Unity in diversity, highlighting the power of solidarity across cultures, generations and communities
Eighteen talented female artists from across the Marina Alta will address the theme in their own highly diverse styles. Their works will be displayed for the duration of the exhibition on the first floor of the Moraira La Senieta community centre.
Meet the Artists
Tuesday 20 and Thursday 22 May 2025, Espai La Senieta Moraira.
An informal chat with artists about their paintings, their inspiration and the different methods and techniques they have used to produce their pieces.
Homenaje a la escritora María Beneyto, que este año cumpliría 100 años
Thursday 22 May 2025, Biblioteca Benitachell Library.
Celebrating the life of writer María Beneyto, who turns 100 this year.
Join us for this special event hosted by Clasicas y Modernas. It will be in Castilian Spanish and Valencian.
The event will celebrate the life of writer María Beneyto, who turns 100 this year. The Catalonia Regional Government has declared this the Year of María Beneyto. There will be poetry readings, a talk and an opportunity to mingle with wonderful women in our community.
From Grassroots to President: A Journey of Many Friendships
Wednesday 4 June 2025 19:00, Online.
Join Margaret Hales on this sixth series of online encounters hosted by the EUW British section.
There are many more events we have held over the last five years on a variety of topics related to women's issues in the Marina Alta. One day we'll have time to post them all on this new website.
We hope to welcome you at one of our events soon.