Mass protests in Spain after 19 women are murdered by partners

'Feminist emergency' demonstrations follow series of high-profile rape cases

Protesters will take to the streets of more than 250 towns and cities across Spain on Friday to declare a "feminist emergency" after a series of high-profile rape cases and a summer in which 19 women were murdered by current or former partners.

Organisers are aiming to "turn the night purple" - the colour of the feminist movement - to raise the alarm and protest against apathy, indifference and a lack of attention from politicians and the media.