IN IMAGES: Marches held across Spain for International Women’s Day
ACROSS Spain people took to the streets to mark International’s Woman’s Day on March 8.
Monuments were lit up in purple, flags were flown, placards...
OPINION: Why this International Women’s Day is more poignant than ever
LAST week we marked International Women’s Day – celebrated annually on March 8 – as a day that commemorates the social, political and economic...
Meet the team: The Olive Press digital editor and Madrid Correspondent Fiona Govan
It’s International Women’s Day this week and no better time to present our indefatigable digital editor Fiona Govan.
A journalist in Spain since 2006 when...
New study reveals women are not happy with their portrayal in advertising
Women are fed up with the way the media present them and a recent study showed 94% of women don’t identify with their portrayal...
Is modern Spain tolerant towards women of diverse sexualities?
DESPITE being known for a machista culture that is deeply rooted in the patriarchal legacy of the Franco era, Spain is considered one of...
Women without a name: A new study finds that men dominate media articles by more than 250%
The media in 2023 continues to under represent and misportray women.
'Pedro Sanchez's wife denounces talk show host' was the headline of various mainstream...
8M in Malaga: Demonstrations and rallies for Women’s Day in Spain’s Malaga
MILLIONS of women will gather today across the world to strike, protest and party to mark International Women's Day, with Malaga also set to...
Spain passes new gender parity law on eve of International Women’s Day
A new law will make it mandatory for corporate boards to be composed of at least 40% women.
Spain’s Parliament passed the ‘gender parity law’...
Spanish Congress has voted in favour of reforms to the controversial ‘only yes is yes’ law
On the eve of International Women’s Day the Spanish government voted in favour of making changes to the controversial ‘only yes is yes’ law....
Women’s Day: How Spain became a pioneer in women’s rights but still has a long way to go
Spain has some of Europe’s most progressive gender laws and government-funded education campaigns discouraging domestic violence. But is it working? To mark International Women’s Day Jo Chipchase takes a look.
Discipline and fearless determination: key things a woman needs to get in on business
She learnt early that to get ahead in business in Spain she had to be fearlessly determined, a quality she has in spades thanks...
Glass ceilings: Winning women the vote with opposition from a surprising source
The UK has Emmiline Pankhurst, Spain has Clara Campoamor when it comes to icons of women’s suffrage.
Born in Madrid, Campoamor was one of the...
A story of change: Spain’s move to democracy and the women’s rights that followed
While men and women are treated equally by law, many women still report sexist behaviour and ‘machista’ attitudes.
Some of the most outmoded attitudes hark...
Women on top: 20 Mighty powerful Spanish business leaders who happen to be female (Part 1)
They get everywhere, powerful women. Here in Spain, they’re in politics doing important things like running the country’s economy and defence – and Madrid....
An invitation to Women, from The European Union of Women President
Fortunately, we have a great sense of community involvement in the Marina Alta, among people who care about each other and are quick to...
Equal España: Where does Spain really rank in the EU for gender equality?
EVERY year, the EU releases its ‘Gender Equality Index’, but where does Spain rank?
2023 was a big year for female equality in Spain.
In December,...
Pioneering voices: who were Spain’s early suffragettes?
SPAIN at the end of the 19th century was undergoing a massive economic and social upheaval - and women wanted a piece of the...
Almost half of Spanish men say gender equality has gone too far, but what is the reality for women...
A STUDY released by the Spanish Sociological Research Institute hit the headlines after stating 44% of Spanish men believe ‘women’s equality has gone so...
Protests throughout Spain for International Women’s Day
THOUSANDS of Spaniards will take to the streets today as part of protests for International Women’s Day.
Despite recent reports that 44% of Spanish men...
Women’s Day: How Spain became a pioneer in women’s rights but still has a long way to go
Although Spain treats men and women equally by law, and the government has worked hard to educate the entire population about equality, many women...
International Women’s Day: Spain saves new Human Trafficking Law and amplifies protection for domestic abuse victims
SPAIN has revived a Human Trafficking Law designed to protect victims and prevent future crimes.
The law, known as the 'Ley de Trata' (Trafficking Law)...
International Women’s Day: Spanish Health Minister announces new measures to ensure equal abortion rights
THE Spanish government has announced new measures to ensure equal access to abortions across the country.
Spanish women will now be able to choose...
Far-right vandals target feminist murals across Spain in backlash against International Women’s Day
Far-right vandals have targeted feminist murals and monuments in several places across Spain in acts timed to coincide with International Women’s Day.
In Madrid a...
What Women’s Day means to three generations of strong Spanish women
THREE generations of strong Spanish women give their views on International Women's Day; one who escaped the Francoist regime, a second-generation child who returned...
International Women’s Day: For one female runner, a prize jamon came to symbolise inequality in sport
OLIVE Press reporter and former international runner Cristina Hodgson launched her own challenge for equality after a race at a local village in Spain.
They...
FOCUS: How a British woman in Spain who lacked the confidence to talk about politics became a leading campaigner
LIKE many Brits, Sue Wilson moved to Spain with the expectation of a quiet retirement in the sun. But when the Brexit referendum produced...