Spanish Government to Revoke National Tourist Festival Status for Segorbe's Holy Week Due
The Spanish government is initiating procedures on March 23th and threatening the revocation of its "National Interest" designation for Sagunto's Semana Santa due to policies that exclude women from cofradía roles.
Key Points
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1The Spanish government has initiated proceedings to revoke the National Tourist Interest Festival status of Segunt's Holy Week celebration.
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2This administrative action follows complaints regarding a specific veto that prevents women from serving as cofrades in religious processions during Semana Santa. Officials argue this practice violates principles of gender equality and non-discrimination.
Developments
Perspectives
The Spanish Government has initiated the process to revoke its declaration of National Interest Tourist Festival for Cofradia de Sagunto due to discrimination against women.
— [Mar 23, 15:54] LasextaEquality will act following the veto placed on allowing women as cofrades in Semana Santa from Sagunto; it must be equitable and inclusive of all genders. Equality has stated that 'it should not discriminate against anyone'.
— [Mar 23, 15:06] Estaticos.elmundo.es'The Government threatens to withdraw the declaration for National Interest Tourist Festival in Semana Santa from Sagunto.' The government is considering removing this status because of its discriminatory treatment towards women.
— [Mar 24, 09:56] Libertaddigital