The Teatro Consistorial de Gáldar was the setting for a significant event where the City Council, through the Department for Equality between Women and Men, led by Ana Teresa Mendoza Jiménez, recognized the careers and impact of twelve women dedicated to mental health. This event was part of the commemorative activities for 8M, underscoring the municipal commitment to equality and the recognition of women's work in essential areas.
The honored professionals represent various specialties, from psychiatry and clinical psychology to social work and specialized nursing, forming a fundamental support network for the population of Gáldar. Among them are figures such as Aisha Nicham Valencia, yoga teacher and doula; Conchi Melián Santiago, pioneering social worker in gender violence care; Elena Díaz Miranda, child psychiatrist; Inma Gómez Pérez, psychologist expert in drug addiction; and María Eugenia García García, clinical psychologist and feminist activist, among other distinguished professionals.
“"Gáldar is great thanks to its people, and today we recognize those who have dedicated their lives to caring for the mind, body, and spirit of our people. We want this recognition to be not just a diploma or a memory of this afternoon. We want it to be a permanent testimony that this municipality values, respects, and needs its health and well-being professionals."
The mayor of Gáldar, Teodoro Sosa Monzón, personally presented the recognitions, emphasizing the human impact of their work and the council's commitment to mental health as a priority. Likewise, the Equality councilor highlighted the importance of making these careers visible to build a more just and empathetic society, stressing that mental health is a fundamental human right tirelessly defended by these women.
“"Our work requires discretion and sensitivity. Our vocation pursues empathy, patience, understanding. For us, personal vulnerability and emotional fragility are not weakness; they are a measure of the capacity for effort, strength, and courage. And that is why our work is so rewarding."
Representing the awardees, Elena Díaz Miranda expressed her gratitude and underlined the need for discretion, sensitivity, empathy, and understanding in her profession. The event concluded with a performance by local young artist Ana Falcón, who added a musical touch, and the crucial family support that sustains the vocation of these professionals was highlighted.
