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The year saw progress on women’s rights in some countries, such as Spain’s introduction of menstrual leave, France’s bid to enshrine abortion rights in the constitution and the arrival of the #MeToo movement in Taiwan. But there were also setbacks in 2023, from Taliban edicts tightening restrictions on Afghan women…

A contentious vote in the French senate is only the latest battleground in the culture war over inclusive language

Irene Montero calls incident a ‘lower-intensity’ form of sexual violence as push to oust Spanish football chief Rubiales continues

Luis Rubiales strikes more conciliatory note after previously defending his kissing on lips of forward Jenni Hermoso

Luis Rubiales’ non-apology is frustrating and does not make up for the unwanted kiss

The man who leads the Spanish soccer federation took some unwanted attention away from the celebrating players moments after Spain won the Women's World Cup

Yolanda Díaz set up her Sumar coalition to fend off the far right in this month’s election, but polls show she has a staggering amount of work to do

Awkward, last-minute deal is intended to galvanise leftwing voters against conservative People’s party

Pedro Sánchez asks victims for forgiveness after legislation allows some offenders to reduce their sentences