Delegación del Gobierno contra la violencia de género

The Delegación del Gobierno contra la Violencia de Género (Government Delegation against Gender Violence) is the Spanish government body responsible for combating gender-based violence. It operates under the Ministry of Equality and is tasked with developing and implementing policies, raising awareness, and coordinating resources to prevent and address violence against women. The organization is currently newsworthy due to its involvement in the investigation of a recent infanticide in Torrevieja, Alicante. A three-year-old girl was allegedly murdered by her father, who subsequently committed suicide. The Delegación del Gobierno contra la Violencia de Género is investigating the case as a potential instance of vicarious violence, a form of gender-based violence where a perpetrator harms a child to inflict emotional pain on the child's mother. This investigation highlights the organization's role in identifying and addressing complex forms of gender-based violence and its commitment to protecting victims and preventing future tragedies.