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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 where they access abortion healthcare. The measures were

8 Mar, 2024 @ 15:34

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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) was originally proposed last year but fell

8 Mar, 2024 @ 14:08

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Protest On 'international Safe Abortion Day' In Madrid, Spain 28 Sept 2022

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 still report sexist behaviour and ‘machista’ attitudes. Some

8 Mar, 2024 @ 12:55

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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 believe equality has ‘gone too far’, women

8 Mar, 2024 @ 12:29

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Almost half of Spanish men say gender equality has gone too far, but what is the reality for women in Spain?

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 far that it is now discriminating against men’.

8 Mar, 2024 @ 09:02

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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 action too. The country saw the emergence of

3 Mar, 2024 @ 12:00

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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, Spanish politicians approved an ‘Equal Representation’

3 Mar, 2024 @ 08:00

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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 lend a hand to those who may need

8 Feb, 2024 @ 09:43

La Cultura·Other News·Women's Day

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. They occupy the boss roles in every field

8 Mar, 2023 @ 20:00

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Day For The Elimination Of Violence Against Women In Spain

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 in advertising campaigns, despite making up 88% of

8 Mar, 2023 @ 19:30

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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 back to the Franco era when, in

8 Mar, 2023 @ 17:00

La Cultura·Lead·Women's Day

At The Derby In June 1913 A Suffragette Called Emily Davison Threw Herself In Front Of The King's Horse At Tattenham Corner And Died From The Injuries She Received. Her Funeral Was Made The Occasion Of A Suffragette Parade.

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 first women to enter Parliament in Spain

8 Mar, 2023 @ 16:15

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Feminist Demonstration In Barcelona 2021

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 papers across Spain on March 1. The story

8 Mar, 2023 @ 15:30

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Feminism Takes To The Streets Of Spain With Massive Marches To Advance Towards Equality

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 to her time in the Royal Air Force.

8 Mar, 2023 @ 14:15

Dear Jennifer, with Jennifer Cunningham·Lead·Women's Day

Women’s brilliance is in our diversity

A woman’s place is in the home. And the boardroom. In fact, it is anywhere she damn pleases, particularly in this day and age in Spain. But as another old adage goes,

8 Mar, 2023 @ 13:45

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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’ on Tuesday, which will see a similar

8 Mar, 2023 @ 12:45

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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. The proposed reforms have become a litmus test

8 Mar, 2023 @ 12:00

Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Women's Day

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 the most liberal countries for the LGBT community,

8 Mar, 2023 @ 09:00

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Demonstrations Prior To Women's Day In Madrid

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 stage various demonstrations and rallies to call for

8 Mar, 2023 @ 08:45

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Meet the new British diplomat in Spain blazing a trail for women in the Foreign Office

UNTIL 1972, women in the Foreign Office had to leave the service on getting married. Now, a generation later and women hold some of the most powerful positions. In total, more than

18 Mar, 2022 @ 09:55

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Refugees At Warsaw Train Station In Warsaw, Poland 8 Mar 2022

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 achievements of women. This year is particularly poignant

13 Mar, 2022 @ 15:00

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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 she moved to Madrid from London as

13 Mar, 2022 @ 12:00

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Cepee Tabibian She Hit Refresh Moving to Spain

Meet the American in Malaga helping women move to Spain to live their best life, whatever their age

If you’ve always wondered what it’s like to live abroad, then what are you waiting for? In Cepee Tabibian’s opinion there is no time like the present! Sometimes, where we are in

11 Mar, 2022 @ 11:15

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Five good reasons why Spain is the perfect destination for solo female travelers

What is it that makes Spain the perfect destination for solo female travelers? Travel expert Karen Rosenblum shares her top five reasons why a woman travelling on her own should make Spain

10 Mar, 2022 @ 09:15

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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 displayed and above all tens of thousands

9 Mar, 2022 @ 12:45

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How one of Spain’s most successful expat entrepreneurs came to lead an all-female team

BRITISH businesswoman Jenninfer Cunningham is proud of the fact that she leads a team of twenty women in what has become one of the most successful expat businesses in Spain. “It isn’t

8 Mar, 2022 @ 18:45

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