WOMEN'S HEALTH & Safety

Studying or interning abroad is an incredible opportunity for cultural immersion, personal growth, and adventure. And while general safety tips are absolutely helpful, women often face unique challenges that warrant additional resources and safety tips to ensure a confident, informed, and safe experience.

In case of pregnancy or if you are seeking birth control or emergency contraceptives, we encourage you to reach out to health@barcelonasae.com or speak with a member of our Health & Safety team so that we can support you with specific resources.

• The International Women's Club of Barcelona is a non-political and non-profit social community for English-speaking women in Barcelona. It hosts social events, networking, cultural activities, and volunteering opportunities.

• The Barcelona Women's Network is a community of local and international women in and around Barcelona, focused on companionship, personal growth, and volunteering. It offers monthly meetups, interest groups, professional development, and more.

• The Barcelona City Council has a digital map of feminist and women's organizations working towards gender equality in the city. You can filter by neighborhood, area of specialty, and action.

• The Espai Francesca Bonnemaison includes the Biblioteca Francesca Bonnemaison, a library specializing in women's literature and feminist resources.

• SARA (Assistance, Recovery, and Reception Service) is a citywide ambulatory service that offers specific care to victims of male violence. They also offer a series of guides to offer advice on what to do in cases of gender violence. 

• FlamAid is referred to as a "peaceful safety grenade." Founded by a young woman in Barcelona, FlamAids are grenade-shaped key chains that make an incredibly loud sound when activated in order to deter unsafe situations. You can also configure the device to immediately send your location to your loved ones when activated.