Feminism

Mónica Oltra has reappeared at an event in Valencia's Jardín Botánico alongside Irene Montero, Sira Rego, and Brazil's first lady Janja Lula da Silva to reject political violence against women. The event, titled 'No to war, no to political violence, for an ecofeminist world', took place on Thursday before about 300 supporters. It precedes a summit of progressive leaders in Barcelona.

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Diane Richard, a left-wing feminist activist and lesbian, describes in her book 'Lutter sans se trahir' her break with the movement that refuses to defend Israeli women after October 7. A member of the Nous Toutes collective, she expresses deep disillusionment with the blindness to antisemitism and double standards within feminism. Her journey, marked by total commitment, reveals internal tensions in contemporary activism.

Lien Estrada, a contributor to independent media, received an offer to coordinate women's groups at Cuba's National Center for Sexual Education (CENESEX). Though interested due to her feminist training, she hesitates because of director Mariela Castro Espín. Her mother warns of potential rejection over her journalism.

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Historian Aude Mairey argues in a Le Monde op-ed that Joan of Arc, beyond her role as France's national savior, is a queer and feminist icon, especially in the Anglophone world since the late 19th century. This historical figure continues to inspire modern movements, as seen in the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony.

The PSOE has called an urgent meeting to address internal indignation over the handling of sexual harassment complaints against Francisco Salazar, former militant and Moncloa advisor. Two workers accuse him of sexist behaviors, and the complaints were ignored for five months before disappearing from the party's internal channel. The federal leadership insists the procedure continues despite his withdrawal as a member.

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On the International Day Against Gender Violence, thousands took to the streets in dozens of Spanish cities to protest denialism and demand more protection for victims. The demonstrations highlighted divisions in the feminist movement, with separate marches in places like Madrid and Barcelona. They remembered the 38 women killed this year by their partners or ex-partners, with a possible 39th victim pending confirmation.