Equality Delegate for Radio Television of Andalucía and Canal Sur Radio and Television.

She holds a degree in Journalism from the Complutense University of Madrid. After working in several newspaper editorial offices, she joined Canal Sur TV (1992), where she held various positions, including editor for the programs “Los Reporteros”, “Muy Actual” and “Al Sur”, also, editor for the News Services. In 1998, she took over as director of the Sympathetic program. Since 2020, she has served as Equality Delegate for RTVA and CSRTV. She also teaches at the EUSA University Center. Throughout her career, she has received various awards and accolades, including the Meridiana Award, the Andalucía + Social Award, the Andalucía of journalism Award, and the CGPJ Disability Forum Award, among others.

She is a Professor of Journalism, accredited as a Professor, at the University of Málaga.

She holds a PhD in Contemporary History. She teaches Communication Theories in the Journalism degree program, as well as Journalism, Equality, and Human Rights in Europe. In addition to this, she supervises research in Communication Studies and Gender Studies at the PhD level.

She is a member of the University Senate, the Permanent Equality Commission of the University Institute of Communication and Culture, and the University Institute of Equality and Gender. She is Director of the Gender and Communication Section of the Spanish Association for Communication Research.

She has co-directed the National R&D&I Project “Youth Production on Social Media and Manifestations of Gender Inequalities: New Forms of Violence” of the Ministry of Economy, Industry, and Competitiveness. She has also co-directed the European projects AAA Arguments Against Aggression: Strategies and Tools Against Hate Speech in Face-to-Face Encounters and on Social Media (Erasmus+ KA2 Strategic Partnership Grant Agreement) and Improving and Recognizing Non-Formal Skills for Adult Learners (2020-1-ES01-KA204-082195) during the period 2020-2022.

She participated in the Global Media Monitoring Project WACC 2015 and coordinated the Spanish team for both the 2020 and 2025 editions.

Visual artist, consultant and expert in equal communication

She carries out collective participation projects that aim to unite women and change stereotypes, as well as equality campaigns for city councils, provincial governments, and ministries. She regularly collaborates with the media and is a renowned speaker at conferences and universities around the world. She currently works as a consultant, trainer, and advisor for companies to improve their communication. She is the author of the books “Damn stereotype” and “Women´s invoice” published by Penguin Random House.

Deputy Prosecutor for Violence against Women at the Superior Prosecutor’s Office of Regional Ministry of Andalucia

She graduated in Law from the University of Granada in 1984. After practicing law for a year, she obtained a position as a prosecutor in the Provincial Prosecutor’s Office of Malaga in 1987.

She has served as a Juvenile Prosecutor, creating the Juvenile Protection Prosecutor’s Section of the Juvenile Prosecutor’s Office, and as a Criminal Prosecutor. Since 2003, she has been the Coordinating Prosecutor of the Málaga Prosecutor’s Office and, subsequently, Senior Prosecutor for Violence against Women. Due to her specialization in gender-based violence, since 2010 she has served as the Deputy Prosecutor for Violence against Women at the Superior Prosecutor’s Office of the Autonomous Community of Andalusia and the Autonomous Communities of Ceuta and Melilla. She is also the Prosecutor for harassment and violence at work, sexual harassment, harassment based on gender or sex, discriminatory harassment, and moral or psychological harassment in the Public Prosecutor’s Office.

She has received numerous professional awards and is recognized as one of the 25 Most Influential Women in Spain in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Full Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology and researcher at the Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC) at the University of Granada.

His professional activity has focused on research into the psychological consequences of brain damage, including neurological diseases such as stroke, and mental health problems such as substance abuse and dependence.

His main research interest has been the investigation of brain and neuropsychological alterations suffered by women survivors of gender-based violence. In this field, Miguel has published numerous articles and coordinated several research projects in which he has demonstrated the brain, cognitive, and emotional changes experienced by women survivors

Raquel Orantes was born in Granada on January 15, 1976. She is the proud daughter of Ana Orantes. Following her murder on December 17, 1997, she was convinced, along with her other siblings and family members, that her mother’s name and legacy as a courageous woman would not be forgotten contrary to her murderer’s intentions.

Since then, her battle has been tireless, even travelling to other countries in conflict to learn about the situation of women around the world: the Sahara, Iraq, Palestine, Mexico City, Ciudad Juárez… She has also travelled to various parts of Spain, where her mother has been honored through its streets, squares, parks, and gardens. Thus, cities as diverse as Seville, Madrid, Murcia, Cádiz, and Granada continue to honor her memory. Today, almost 28 years after her murder, she continues to shine a light on this issue through her testimony as a surviving daughter, on this structural violence that continues to claim too many lives today. It is for her and for all those who are no longer with us that she feels a moral obligation to continue giving a voice.

Founder and President of Ahcama (Humanitarian Association against the Ablation of African Women)

She works as an Intercultural Mediator and Social Integrator. She is also an Ambassador for the Fight against Female Genital Mutilation from Guinea Conakry in Spain and, also the President of the African Women’s Diaspora, thereby bringing the voices of sub-Saharan women to wider audiences.

She is also the Intercultural Secretary against Racism and Secretary of Social Movements of the Barcelona Federation, always committed to equality, social justice, and the appreciation of cultural diversity.

A specialist judge in Labor Law at the High Court of Justice of Las Palmas, she has over three decades of experience in labor law and justice with a gender perspective. She worked as a labor lawyer for workers commissions (1992–2009) and as a lecturer at the University of Girona and the Legal Practice School of the Bar Association of Girona.

She joined the judicial career in 2010, serving as presiding judge in Arrecife, and since 2016 she has been a member of the Social Chamber of the High Court of Justice of the Canary Islands. She is co-founder and president of both the Canary Association of Labor Lawyers and the Association of Women Judges of Spain, promoting equality education programs and the inclusion of a gender perspective in the justice system.

She holds a Ph.D. in Law from the University of Murcia (2022), is the author of numerous publications, and has received international awards for her contributions to the defense of women’s rights and equal justice. She was dedicated to supporting women judges, as well as in the National Commission on Health and Safety of the General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ). She is recognized for her leadership, teaching, and emotional intelligence, developed throughout her professional and personal career.

José Juan Timermans (Jerez de la Frontera, 1997) holds a degree in Law and International Relations from Loyola University Andalusia, with academic exchanges at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and the University of Bologna (Italy). He has built an extensive career in youth and international affairs: he served as President of the Mediterranean Youth Council (2021–2022), was a member of the Youth Panel of the European Youth Card Association (EYCA) from 2021 to 2025, and has been President of the Young European Federalists in Andalusia since 2023.

He worked at the think tank European Council on Foreign Relations (2023–2025) and currently serves as a Public Affairs Consultant in the European Department of LLYC. Recognized with the “Andalucía Joven” Award for Active Citizenship by the Regional Government of Andalucía (2022) and a Carolina Foundation Fellowship under the Young Ibero-American Leaders Program (2025), he has held the Presidency of the Andalusian Youth Council since 2022.

Full Professor of Developmental and Educational Psychology at the University of Seville.

Rosario Del Rey is, in addition to being a full professor in the Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology at the University of Seville, the PI of the Interpersonal Aggression and Socio-Emotional Development research group and co-chair of the International Observatory on School Climate and Violence Prevention. Since the late 1990s, she has dedicated herself to researching phenomena such as bullying, cyberbullying, sexting, and other internet-related risks, as well as designing and evaluating psychoeducational intervention programs to prevent and address them. She has participated in and led competitive international, national, regional, and local research projects and contracts, which has allowed her to develop extensive scientific output and experience in knowledge transfer on these topics. Since 2010, she has been a reviewer at the ANEP (National Association of Educational Researchers of the Spanish National Institute of Public Education), and between 2020 and 2024, she was the manager, first, and then the coordinator, of the Psychology scientific area at the AEI (AEI). She is also a reviewer for highly recognized international journals and serves on scientific committees for international conferences.

Rector’s Delegate for Gender Equality at Pablo de Olavide University

She holds a Ph.D. in Economics and Business, a bachelor of Economics from the University of Seville, and a diploma in Business Administration, with a Master’s degree in Public Administration. She is currently the Rector’s Delegate for Gender Equality at Pablo de Olavide University, where she also coordinates the Master’s Degree in Gender and Equality and co-directs the Specialist Course in Statistics for Researchers and the CINEF (National Institute of Statistics ). Her research focuses on the quantitative analysis of gender inequalities, labor markets, unpaid work, gender-responsive budgets, and the well-being of different population groups, especially children. She has led national and international projects and has numerous publications and awards, including the 2024 Menina Award for her fight against gender-based violence. She is an active member of international networks and institutions in feminist economics and human development, such as IAFFE and HDCA.

She holds a Law degree from the Autonomous University of Madrid (1987) and entered the judiciary through an open competitive examination, serving as Judge of First Instance and Preliminary Investigation in Pozoblanco (Córdoba) before joining the Public Prosecutor’s Office, where she has served since 1990 in the Seville Prosecutor’s Office. She has held the rank of Second Category Prosecutor since 1994 and was a member of the Fiscal from 2010 to 2014. Since 2014, she has been the Delegate Prosecutor for Victims in Seville and, since 2019, Chief Prosecutor and Delegate for Juveniles. She has also been a member of the Ethics Committee of the Spanish Attorney General’s Office since December 2021.

She has participated in numerous international programs and seminars on the protection and assistance of victims in countries such as Hungary, Belgium, France, Colombia, Italy, Chile, and Turkey, within the framework of the European Judicial Training Network (EJTN) and EU Twinning projects.

In recognition of her professional career and commitment to justice, she has been awarded the Cross of Honour of San Raimundo de Peñafort (2014), the Cross of Military Merit with White Distinction (2019), and the Police Merit Cross with White Distinction (2021).

She is the Vice-Rector for Equality, Inclusion, and Social Commitment at the University of Granada, where she also serves as an Associate Professor of Sociology. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology, with a specialization in Gender and Equality Studie.

Her work has been primarily developed through educational action-research methodologies, collaborating closely with educational communities on projects related to affective-sexual education.

She has extensive international experience as a researcher and lecturer in countries such as the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Canada. She has held several academic management positions, including Director of the Department of Sociology at the University of Granada and Coordinator of two Master’s programs at the International University of Andalusia.

She is the author of numerous publications and has led several research projects on adolescents’ educational trajectories and their relationship with romantic culture. She is also a founding partner of the Spin-Off CITERE. Estudios Sociológicos, consolidating her commitment to applied research and the social impact of sociology.

Professor of Social Psychology, University of Seville

Her research focuses on the study of media, socialization, and leadership from a feminist perspective. She has proven teaching and research experience, which has allowed her to participate in more than twenty competitive research projects and to lead several corporate contracts. Her commitment to university management has led her to serve as Secretary of the Faculty of Psychology (2004-2005) and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Communication (2010-2014). Her commitment to knowledge transfer has allowed her to collaborate with various institutions (both public and private) and NGOs. She has received the 2013 Meridiana Award for “Initiatives that Promote Equality among Young People” from the Regional Government of Andalusia, the 20th Carmen de Burgos Feminist Outreach Award from the University of Malaga, and, in 2025, the Seville City Council recognized her research work for equality.

Encarnación Soriano Ayala is Professor of Research Methods in Education at the University of Almería. She focuses her research on cross-cultural health education and the prevention of dating violence, especially among adolescents from different ethnic and cultural groups. In her research on the prevention of adolescent dating violence, she has been and continues to be the Principal Investigator for two projects under the National Research Plan. The first, now completed, is entitled “Violence in Adolescent Couples. Cross-Cultural Research for Prevention and Intervention in Socio-Educational Contexts,” and the second, currently in progress, is entitled “Cross-Cultural Prevention of Cyberviolence in Adolescent Couples. Development and Evaluation of a Virtual and Community-Based Program.”

General Health Psychologist with extensive experience in intervention, prevention, and training in the areas of equality and gender-based violence. Currently serving as the Provincial Coordinator of the Andalusian Institute for Women (AIW) in Almería. Expert in Early intervention and child-adolescent care intervention, accredited in intrafamily mediation and psychological assessment. She has specialized training in gender-based violence, child sexual abuse, and gender roles, as well as in therapies addressing intrafamily violence. Active member of the Local Women’s Council and the Master Plan for Coeducation and the Prevention of Violence in the Educational Sphere. In addition, she is a certified technician in addiction prevention, a quality auditor in social and healthcare services, and an accredited advisor by the IACP in care for the elderly and students with special educational needs Holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources and Occupational Risk Prevention.

Provincial Coordinator of the Andalusian Women’s Institute of Granada. Coordinator of the Working Group on Disability and Gender-Based Violence of the Andalusian Observatory on Gender-Based Violence

Teresa Illescas Estévez has been the Provincial Coordinator of the Andalusian Women’s Institute since 2022. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Granada and is a General Health Psychologist from the European University of Valencia. She has developed expertise in the field of women’s issues and possesses an in-depth knowledge of women’s associations and networks.

Throughout her career, Illescas has played a key role as secretary and psychologist at Afammer Granada and has collaborated with the Municipal Women’s Information Center of Motril as well as the Spanish Red Cross’s children’s program. In March 2025, her career was recognized for her valuable contribution, commitment, and sensitivity toward equal opportunities and the promotion of women’s associations in the province of Granada and the Costa Tropical. In 2024, she was appointed by the Andalusian Observatory on Gender-Based Violence to coordinate the Working Group on Disability and Gender-Based Violence

Responsable of Employment in Andalusia at Integra fundation

As Head of Employment in Andalusia at Fundación Integra, María Muro Santiago holds a degree in Law from the Complutense University of Madrid. Throughout her professional career, she has held various positions in the commercial, management, and educational fields. In 2014, she took charge of Fundación Integra’s Andalusian headquarters in Seville at the time of its opening.

Since then, she has served as Head of Employment for Andalusia, leading a team responsible for managing Western Andalusia. The Foundation has achieved more than 26,000 job placements for people experiencing homelessness, inmates and former inmates, former drug addicts, and women who have been victims of violence, prostitution, or trafficking …whose lives have been transformed through these opportunities.

Bianca Domínguez holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Granada and a Master’s in Psychosocial Intervention from the University of Barcelona. Her professional career has focused on working with vulnerable groups, with special dedication to the fields of disability and gender-based violence.

At the age of 29, she experienced a stroke that left her with a permanent physical disability a life-changing event that she transformed into a driving force to strengthen her social and professional commitment.

She currently serves as Treasurer of the Network of Women with Disabilities of the Province of Cádiz (Redmudis Cádiz), where she leads community support and awareness-raising projects. Her work is dedicated to defending the rights of women with disabilities and promoting inclusive responses to gender-based violence.

Virginia Maestro is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer, recognized for her authenticity and unique style. She first gained public attention after winning Operación Triunfo in 2008, and since then, she has built a solid artistic career grounded in musical sensitivity and versatility.

Throughout her career, she has released six self-written albums and performed on renowned stages both in Spain and internationally, including the Palacio de los Deportes in Madrid and the iconic Bluebird Café in Nashville. Her music—deeply influenced by genres such as country, soul, and blues—blends roots and emotion with an unmistakable voice that has earned her both critical and popular acclaim.

Virginia has collaborated with acclaimed international and Spanish artists such as Colin Linden, Beyoncé, Jamie Cullum, Vonda Shepard, Coque Malla, Dani Martín, and Gaby Moreno, establishing herself as one of the most genuine and versatile voices in the Spanish music scene.

Director of the Andalusian Women’s Institute (AWI)

Born in Seville in 1974, she holds a degree in Geography and History from the University of Seville, specializing in Modern and Contemporary History. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Tourism Promotion and Entrepreneurship.

She has extensive experience in municipal politics. She served as Director of the Old Town District at the Seville City Council from 2011 to 2015 and has also worked as a municipal technical advisor in the areas of women’s affairs, tourism, culture, protocol, economy, and employment.

In December 2022, she assumed the position of Director of the Andalusian Women’s Institute. Since then, she has focused her public efforts on promoting equal opportunities for women and men, improving support for victims of gender-based violence, advancing coordination among different administrations and institutions, and preventing gender-based violence through coeducation

Sonia Vaccaro holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Belgrano (Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1981), specializing in Clinical and Occupational Psychology. She is a forensic expert and a specialist in Victimology and Gender-Based Violence.

She has lived and worked in Spain for over 23 years. She is a full member of the Legal Psychology Section of the Official College of Psychology of Madrid and is registered with the Official Roster of Forensic Psychologists of the High Court of Justice. She is also a member of the Association of Women Judges of Spain (AWJS).

In 2012, she coined the concept of “Vicarious Violence”, to describe the form of violence against women in which a man exerts harm primarily on their sons and daughters with the deliberate intention of causing the woman to suffer.

She joined the judiciary in 2003 and has served in courts specializing in gender-based violence for over 12 years. In 2013, she became the presiding judge of the Court for Violence against Women in Albacete, the only court with exclusive jurisdiction in Castilla-La Mancha.

She has been the delegate of the General Council of the Judiciary for Gender-Based Violence in that region until 2023. She is a member of the Coordinating Committee of the Association of Spanish Women Judges and coordinates the Gender-Based Violence Commission of Judges for Democracy. She has collaborated on training activities at universities, bar associations, and law enforcement agencies. She is noted for her involvement in raising social awareness and defending the rights of women and children. She has participated in conferences of the General Council of the Judiciary and in specialized training programs. Her career has been recognized with awards such as the “Menina” (2015) and recognition from the Albacete City Council (2016).

Former Member of the General Council of the Judiciary and former President of the Observatory against Domestic and Gender Violence (from November 2013 to August 2024), she is also an expert in gender-based violence.
She has served on committees tasked with drafting and overseeing the implementation of the State Pact on Gender Violence in the Spanish Congress, the Senate, the Andalusian Parliament, and the Galician Parliament.
Among her distinctions are the White Badge Police Merit Cross awarded by the Local Police of Seville (2022), the Emilia Pardo Bazán Medal (2019), the Grand Silver Cross of the Civil Guard (2018), the Police Merit Cross with White Distinction from the National Police Corps (2017), the Menina Award granted by the Government Delegation of Andalusia (2016), and the “Golden Gavel” (Puñetas de Oro) Award to Women in Justice (2014), among others.

Born in Pilas (Seville) in 1975, she holds a degree as an Administrative Assistant and is currently pursuing a qualification in Social and Health Care for Dependent Persons. She also holds professional certificates in Social and Health Care for Dependent Persons both in home settings and in social care institutions.

In September 2022, she was appointed Territorial Delegate for Social Inclusion, Youth, Family, and Equality in Seville, a position she held until March 2023, when she assumed her current role as Director General for Older Persons, Active Participation, and Unwanted Loneliness in the Regional Government of Andalusia.

From 2015 she joined the Andalusian Government, Barragán served as Councilor for Social Welfare, Environment, and Education in the Pilas Town Council, as well as Deputy Mayor of the municipality. During this period, she managed and coordinated services for the elderly, day centers, and centers for people with special needs in Pilas, in addition to programs aimed at vulnerable individuals, victims of gender-based violence, immigrants, people with addictions, and minors, among other areas of responsibility.

Previously, between 2008 and 2012, she was the manager of the home care service company in Pilas.

Specialist in Geriatric Medicine with extensive experience in the comprehensive care of older adults and patients in situations of clinical frailty. He currently serves as Associate Physician and Medical Coordinator at the San Juan de Dios Care Center in Málaga, where he leads the Medical Care Unit focused on patients with multiple chronic conditions and those requiring palliative care.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Palliative Care from the University of Seville and combines his clinical work with healthcare management, promoting a humanized and high-quality model of care.
He also serves as Secretary of the Andalusian Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology, fostering research and continuous professional development within his field.
His career reflects a deep commitment to improving geriatric and palliative care, as well as to upholding the dignity and well-being of older adults.

President and Founder of the National Association Against Emotional Cyber Scams

With a degree in Economics from the Autonomous University of Madrid and a Master in Marketing from the Madrid Business School, she developed her professional career in the financial sector until her early retirement a stage that allowed her to gain solid experience in management and analysis.

Eleven years ago, she became a victim of a scam involving emotional manipulation, which led her to recognize the vulnerability of individuals particularly older women to less visible but equally devastating forms of violence. This experience motivated her to found and preside over the National Association Against Scams Involving Emotional Manipulation, from which she and her team work on prevention, public awareness, and the creation of support networks.

At present, her commitment focuses on raising awareness of this form of violence, combating the stigma that affects victims, and promoting social change that strengthens their protection and dignity.

A mother of two and grandmother of two, she is a dynamic, hardworking, and passionate person.

Passionate about painting, she has also channeled her creativity and sensitivity through writing, capturing her experiences and reflections in this book with a clear and relatable style. Her work reflects her intellectual and emotional curiosity, as well as her ability to convey her feelings authentically. Throughout her life, she has successfully combined personal, family, and creative commitment, establishing herself as a voice that unites experience, sensitivity, and authenticity.

Daniela Macías Suárez is the Social Delegate of Clece for the Southern Regional Directorate, which includes the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura, as well as the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla.

With more than 15 years of experience in the company, Daniela has devoted her professional career to leading projects focused on social improvement, equality, and the care of vulnerable groups, providing solutions through the workplace ecosystem. As part of this mission, she is responsible for raising awareness among both employees and society about Clece’s strong commitment to labor inclusion, diversity, and the protection of people in vulnerable situations—such as women who have suffered gender-based violence, older adults, and people with disabilities—.

Over the years, she has promoted numerous initiatives focused on training, and support, firmly believing that social change is possible when efforts are united and networks are built. She actively fosters a culture of respect, empathy, and collaboration throughout the organization, always aiming to improve people’s quality of life and shed light on realities that often remain hidden, such as violence against older women.