The demonstration, which proceeded from Serrano Street to Paseo de la Castellana, saw the participation of around 800 individuals, according to figures from the Government Delegation in Madrid. Attendees carried flags and banners with slogans such as "live life" and "the right to life is for everyone".
During the reading of the manifesto, one of the spokespersons for the platform, which unites over 500 associations, called for the repeal of current "anti-life laws," arguing they grant "false rights" and "citizenship to the induced death of human beings."
The organizers also expressed concern over what they perceive as an "ideology of contempt and objectification of human life" and the imposition of a "culture of death" within the European Union.
“"We ask that life be respected at all times, in research, in moments of greatest vulnerability, and absolutely always."
Alicia Latorre, coordinator of the "Sí a la Vida" Platform, explained that the protest aims to support those who work "in favor of life" and to express "disagreement" with the laws the organization rejects, identifying the fight against "victims of the culture of death" as a "fundamental reason for the battle."
Pablo Siegrist, director of the Jérôme Lejeune Foundation, stated that "95% of pregnancies diagnosed with Down syndrome in Spain end in abortion," denouncing a "eugenic mentality" present in society.
“"When I received the diagnosis, they told me there was no point in continuing with the pregnancy."
Following the manifesto reading, several individuals shared their personal experiences. Cynthia, accompanied by her daughter with Down syndrome, recounted the "very difficult" experience of receiving the prenatal diagnosis and the suggestion to terminate the pregnancy.
“"You are not alone, nor are you empty."
Kevin, a 28-year-old young man, spoke about his experience after a "deep personal crisis" that led him to contemplate suicide, conveying a message of hope and support.
The event concluded with a minute of silence "in homage to the victims of the culture of death" and the release of balloons "in memory of the unborn," as termed by the organizing platform.
