Calpe “breaks the gender gap” in the streets

Calpe City Council aims to “break the gender gap” with the newly developed programme of the Equality Department, in renaming the municipal streets in honour of women.

In order to “promote gender equality in public spaces” as the town council explained, the town will “feminise” its streets.

A recently created working group, held their first meeting, consisting of the Councillor for Equality, Itziar Doval, the Councillor for Tourism Planning, Mireia Ripoll, the representative of the Popular Party, Francisco Fernandez de Ybarra, the secretary of the body, the Equality Officer and three representatives of the Association of Women for Equality.

 The government assured that it “invites all political groups of the municipal corporation to participate in this working group in order to demonstrate a transversal commitment to the cause”

In order to promote gender diversity, Calpe’s current street names will now be reviewed to ensure that “they reflect diversity and promote the recognition of outstanding women in history and society.”

The initial suggestions for the names included remarkable women including Maria Moliner, Maria Montessori, Isabel de Villena, Adela Cortina, Clara Campoamor, Anna Bofill, Simone de Beauvoir and Marie Curie.

“Calpe marks a significant milestone with the creation of this working group, an important step towards building a more inclusive and fair community. We invite all citizens of Calpe to participate in this process and contribute with their ideas and suggestions,” said the Councilor for Equality, Itziar Doval. 

The group is now open and awaiting new suggestions from Calpe´s citizens, transforming the town with the resonance of female voices from the past.