Mijas treasure hunt initiative aims to break down gender stereotypes

Costa del Sol

Under the banner of ‘violence-free summer: family treasure hunt for positive relationships and shared responsibility’, the initiative aims to promote equality between men and women in domestic and caregiving settings

Tony Bryant

The family and equal opportunities department in Mijas is organising a series of family treasure hunts aimed at promoting shared responsibility and breaking down gender stereotypes.

The initiative was announced this week by the town’s mayor Ana Mata, who explained that these activities will take place across the municipality’s three main areas: Parque Victoria Kent Park in Las Lagunas on 20 June, at La Muralla in Mijas Pueblo on 21 June, and at Parque La Butibamba in La Cala de Mijas on 26 June. All events will begin at 7pm and no prior registration is required.

Under the banner of ‘violence-free summer: family treasure hunt for positive relationships and shared responsibility”, the initiative aims to promote equality between men and women in domestic and caregiving settings.

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