Hermandad de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo en su Santo Sepulcro

The Hermandad de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo en su Santo Sepulcro (Brotherhood of Our Lord Jesus Christ in his Holy Sepulchre) is a religious brotherhood (hermandad) involved in Semana Santa (Holy Week) processions. This type of organization is common in Spain, particularly in Andalusia. The brotherhood is currently newsworthy because it is under investigation by the Ministerio de Igualdad (Ministry of Equality) for allegedly discriminating against women. The Ministry, through the Instituto de las Mujeres (Institute of Women), sent official communications to the Hermandad after detecting practices that exclude women from fully participating in Semana Santa processions. This investigation is part of a broader effort by the Ministry to address gender inequality within Semana Santa organizations, following a similar case in Sagunto. The investigation highlights the ongoing debate about gender roles and inclusivity within traditional religious practices in Spain.