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A significant event for the community
The city of Jesi, in the province of Ancona, is preparing for an important demonstration to say stop to gender violence. On Monday, April 28, at 21:30 p.m., over XNUMX local associations will gather for a torchlight procession that will start from Arco Clementino and end in Piazza della Repubblica.
The invitation is to participate by bringing lit candles and bunches of keys, symbols of a collective commitment against a phenomenon that continues to affect society.
A cry for help and solidarity
Silence must no longer be an option. During the torchlight procession, participants are encouraged to jingle their keys along the way, a simple gesture but full of meaning. “Let’s light a light, let’s make noise, so as not to remain silent and to change,” is the message that resonates among the promoting organizations. The event is sponsored by the Municipality of Jesi and represents a moment of unity to address one of the most serious social emergencies of our time.
Alarming data on gender violence
According to statistics from the Ministry of the Interior, six women were killed in the first two months of 2025, with an additional five victims between March 8 and April 2. Gender-based violence affects not only women, but also trans people, with a total of 24 femicides, lesbiancides and transcides recorded in 2025. These data highlight the need for immediate and decisive intervention by institutions.
The role of the Casa delle Donne Anti-Violence Help Desk
Since 2007, the Casa delle Donne Anti-Violence Help Desk in Jesi has welcomed over 600 victims of violence. Requests for help are constantly increasing, and associations are calling for greater support from local and national governments. “Investing in Shelters, Centers and Anti-Violence Help Desks is essential,” say the promoters. It is essential to restore dignity to victims and guarantee them the right to self-determination, so that they can live free from fear.
A Call for Collective Responsibility
The associations promoting the torchlight procession are not just denouncing the problem, but are also calling for a cultural change. “We cannot continue to consider women who die as simple victims of violence. We must recognize their right to a dignified life free from any form of abuse.” The torchlight procession in Jesi therefore represents not only a moment of protest, but also an opportunity to reflect and act together against gender violence.