Equality walk

MORE than 600 walkers poured out onto the streets of Nerja on Sunday, March 5 at the town’s ‘Equality Walk’ which launched this year’s celebrations for International Women’s Day.

The event was organised by local women’s organisation Siempre en forma under the inspiring motto of ‘Walk in equality’. Participants walked three kilometres through Nerja’s scenic streets, raising awareness about gender equality and demonstrating their commitment to the cause.

As well as an opportunity for local residents to show their support for gender equality, the event also raised money for a deserving cause, Caritas. Instead of an entry fee, participants brought essential supplies which will be distributed among vulnerable people by the charity. Generous walkers in Nerja donated a total of more than 500 kilograms of essential items and food.

The mayor of Nerja, José Alberto Armijo, thanked Siempre en forma for their hard work in organising the event and fighting gender inequality in the region.

The walk was the perfect activity to launch International Women’s Day in the town with an inspiring atmosphere of solidarity and determination to break down barriers faced by women worldwide.