How women’s rights have shifted over the last year, globally

Although women are still battling for equality globally, there have been a few positive developments in our fight towards gender equality since International Women’s Day last year. Looking at headlines over the past year, let’s celebrate how women have made active steps toward gender parity and equal rights!

Spain has banned catcalling and now offers paid menstrual leave.

Prescription birth control to be free in British Columbia.

In a step towards menstrual equity, Scotland offers free period products.

Breastfeeding mothers in the US receive greater workplace protections and legal options.

Progress in reproductive rights in England and Wales, as they ban protests outside abortion clinics.

Germany abolishes restrictive law allowing doctors to provide abortion information.

India advances towards gender equity with rights for single and unmarried women to have medically safe abortions.

Gender equity in sports: US men’s and women’s soccer teams to receive equal pay.

For the first time ever, women now hold seats in parliament in every country.

How long until South Africa catches up?

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