Fresh from a strong showing at the polls, members of the ultranationalist Vox party have called for the repeal of a law that protects women from violence.
Tag: Women and Girls
France Announces New Measures to Tackle Domestic Violence
Advocacy groups welcomed a surge of awareness, but said the government’s proposals did not go far enough, and were not supported with nearly enough money.
New Zealand Man Convicted of Murder in Grace Millane’s Death
The British backpacker’s killing in 2018 led to soul searching in a nation that is seen as relatively safe.
Tampons to Be Taxed as Essential, Not Luxury, Items in Germany
Starting Jan. 1, menstrual products will be considered “necessary” items, as bread, books and cut flowers are.
A Nile Journey Guided by 19th-Century Women
In the late 1800s, women explorers sailed the Nile, sending back vivid accounts of Egypt’s riches. A 21st-century writer travels in their wake.
In Reversal, Saudi Court Grants U.S. Woman Shared Custody of Daughter
Bethany Vierra, an American who married a Saudi, said a court ruling gave her joint custody of their daughter and the right to travel with her abroad.
Overlooked No More: Annie Londonderry, Who Traveled the World by Bicycle
She cycled away from her Boston home and into stardom, leaving a husband and three small children for a journey that came to symbolize women’s independence.
Nigerian Women Say ‘MeToo.’ Critics Say ‘Prove It.’
Women in West Africa who accuse men of sexual abuse have recently seen some change, but also an intense backlash — including threats and even a police investigation.
Threats and Abuse Prompt Female Lawmakers to Leave U.K. Parliament
Eighteen female members of Parliament are not seeking re-election. Many say a barrage of abuse, online and offline, factored into their decision.
Outrage Greets Verdict in Sex Attack on Unconscious Teenager
A Spanish court sentenced five men on charges of sexual abuse, not rape, in the assault of a 14-year-old. The ruling was likely to intensify debate over whether the judiciary treats sexual assault fairly.