Etiqueta 'women's rights'
Theme of the Week
Women in the Balearics: Equality and attitudes
For the opposition, the Balearic Government’s conciliation law lacks teeth and is just “a declaration of intentions”

International Women's Day March 8
International Women's Day takes place on March 8.
Triple-murder, suicide in Spain blamed on gender-based violence
"If that latest case is confirmed, we're talking about nine women killed so far this year, and seven children, which is where the increase is the toughest and most intolerable."

Sedi Behvarrad, Iranian woman living in Mallorca
Sedi Behvarrad.
Iranian woman in Mallorca calls for international help for protesters
"How is it possible that they can kill her because a little hair is visible?"
Spain's Congress passes bill qualifying all non-consensual sex as rape
"Spain is a freer and safer country for all women".
Spain's economy minister says all-male panels can count her out
Women’s rights have been thrust to the political forefront in Spain.
- Spain at boiling point over eggs!
- Now there's a proposal for a fifteen-year residency requirement to buy a home in the Balearics
- A Good Friday. Britain's biggest cruise ship heads for Palma for Easter
- Ryanair launches subscription that waives fees for reserved seats and insurance
- Super luxury British hotels set to open in Mallorca this summer