At the age of 70, ex-Culture Minister Carmen Alborch dies
The Socialist Minister of Culture Carmen Alborch has died this Wednesday in Valencia at 70 years of age after a long illness, as confirmed to EFE PSOE sources.
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Alborch, who has died at home, was also a deputy in the Congress, a councilor at Valencia City Council and director of the Valencian Institute of Modern Art (IVAM), as well as a writer.
The last public appearance of Alborch took place on the 9th of October, Dia de la Comunitat Valenciana, when received the High Distinction of the Generalitat. In his speech, as he also served as a spokesperson for the winners, asserted that feminism "should be declared a World Heritage Site".
Carmen Alborch was Minister of Culture of the Government between 1993 and 1996, as well as deputy of the socialist group in three legislatures. In 2007 she was a candidate for mayor of València, serving as a socialist spokesperson at City Hall until June 2011.
Numerous distinctions are included in her curriculum for her struggle for equality between women and men, such as the Progressive Women's Award, the Meridiana Award from the Junta de Andalucía, the Rosa Manzano Award 2007 and the Gabriela Sánchez Aranda Award 2009. She is an honorary member of the Association Classic and Modern and the Association of Women Researchers and Technologists (AMIT). In addition, she has also received the 2015 Generando Arte Award granted by the Generando Arte Association of women artists.
The reactions to the death of Alborch have not been made wait and have been the comrades and adversaries who have shown their regret in social networks.
I just knew that Carmen Alborch has left us.
A pioneering feminist, a principled woman defender of our culture. We have his example of struggle, his commitment to make the world a more just place and Spain a better country. Forever, mate. ?? pic.twitter.com/lD78zWYkGZ- Pedro Sánchez (@sanchezcastejon) October 24, 2018
Terribly sorry for the death of my friend Carmen Alborch. When we lose her, we lose a lot of those who were close to her and also lose many other people for whom she always worked. Carmen Calvo. pic.twitter.com/uoxxvUuePh
- Carmen Calvo (@carmencalvo_) October 24, 2018
I just knew that we lost Carmen Alborch. A great companion, a great minister, a great socialist and a great woman who knew how to value feminism from politics. We will miss you very much.
- Jose Luis Ábalos (@abalosmeco) October 24, 2018
How I feel the death of Carmen Alborch, my partner and friend. He was always at the forefront of so many things ... of feminism, culture and politics. https://t.co/M1HRLG86M2
- Susana Díaz Pacheco (@susanadiaz) October 24, 2018
Tras️ We send our condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Carmen Alborch, former Minister of Culture. https://t.co/zNtnnNcgUa
- Popular Party ???? (@PPopular) October 24, 2018
My heartfelt condolences to the family, socialist comrades and friends of Carmen Alborch, a hard-working and courageous woman in the defense of her ideas. Rest in peace.https://t.co/8IvIygSAfr
- Pablo Casado Blanco (@pablocasado_) October 24, 2018
Rest in peace Carmen Alborch, former Minister of Culture. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends, and all his colleagues of the PSOE. https://t.co/KB1B0rQQOg
- Albert Rivera (@Albert_Rivera) October 24, 2018
The ex-socialist minister Carmen Alborch has died at the age of 70. A very strong hug to @PSOE and to their relatives, friends. D.E.P.
- PODEMOS (@ahorapodemos) October 24, 2018
We will always remember Carmen Alborch for her commitment to culture, feminism and the more joyful side of politics. A hug for all the people who knew her and will miss her.
- Manuela Carmena (@ManuelaCarmena) October 24, 2018
The former Minister of Culture Carmen Alborch dies at age 70. May the earth be light. All my love to the socialist family and their relatives.
- Pablo Iglesias (@Pablo_Iglesias_) October 24, 2018