Spain could become the first European country to institute special time off for coping with severe menstruation. In places where such period leave is already in place, women say it helps. But there is criticism.
The killings of three women on the first day of 2022 have evoked massive outcry over France's growing problem of femicide. Activists have criticized the government's inability to rein in deadly domestic violence.
In Germany, femicide is on the rise according to figures presented on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Combatting domestic violence presents a challenge for the incoming government.
Midwives in Mexico: Healthy births despite COVID-19
Judges said the law showed total disregard for human dignity and the free development of the personality of pregnant women, whose pregnancy is not the result of a free and consensual decision.
The court s decision could spark a series of other legal challenges by women living in other Mexican states.
Catholic groups in Mexico have long campaigned against abortion
What is in the law in other parts of Mexico?
All but two of Mexico s 32 states allow abortion in rape cases, but some impose time limits of 12 weeks or 90 days.
Only Mexico City and two other states allow for legal terminations in situations other than rape.
Look and act - Prevent violence against women
Prevention of violence is first step
The Convention provides for a victim-centered approach designed to make women safer, by preventing violence, protecting victims and holding perpetrators accountable. Importantly, it also underscores that the effective prevention of violence against women requires states to improve gender equality, by tackling the deeply entrenched inequalities and stereotypes concerning the roles of women and men in society.
The implementation of the Istanbul Convention has already yielded positive outcomes. It has led to an increased number of shelters for victims of violence in Albania, Finland, Montenegro, Portugal and Turkey. Specialized support services for victims of sexual violence have also been set up in Austria, Denmark, Finland, Portugal, and recently Spain.