Por Soraya Rodríguez Ramos

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WOMEN AT THE FOREFRONT

A space for reflection and construction of
answers by Soraya Rodríguez Ramos

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First European Directive
AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

This milestone represents a fundamental step forward in upholding the rights
of women and girls in Europe.

There are many women who have been behind the great social conquests and the defence of human rights. Women at the forefront is a space for reflection directed by the Spanish MEP Soraya Rodríguez Ramos, whose objective is to make visible and recognise the role of many women in different areas of political, economic and social life around the world and to contribute to the recognition of the fundamental role of these women in building a fairer and more egalitarian society.

Meet the women at the forefront

 Justyna Wydrzyńska

Activist and advocate for abortion rights in Poland. She was recently convicted for helping a woman to carry out and abortion during the pandemic.

Randa Siniora

Randa Siniora is the woman at the front of the Women’s Center for Legal Aid and Counseling (WCLAC) and Palestinian human rights activist

Andrea Torres Bautista

Prominent layer and the deputy director of a Foundation that chases enforced disappearances in Colombia

Esther Gómez Cordero

Esther Gomez is a University Professor and influencer on health and nursing issues through her project My Favorite Nurse.

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Blog highlights

Parliament adopted the first European directive against gender-based violence: a historic step in protecting women

MEP Soraya Rodríguez analyses the first European directive on combatting gender-based violence adopted in Parliament and demands its final approval in the Council

Iran: the Battle for Freedom

The protests that began with the assassination in Iran of young Jina Mahsa Amini continue. The regime’s response exhibits the most stark and cruel face.

#25N: gender-based violence continues

One in three women have been victims of gender-based violence in the European Union; one in ten, of sexual violence; and one in twenty has been raped. 

Latest debates

Soraya Rodríguez on the dictatorship in Nicaragua and the Sakharov Prize (AFET)

Rodríguez presents Vilma Núñez and Rolando Álvarez as Sakharov Prize candidates for their work in defense of human rights under the dictatorship in Nicaragua

Soraya Rodriguez on negotiating the directive on gender-based violence and the ‘Solo sí es sí’ law (FEMM)

Rodríguez asks the Spanish equality minister about her negotiating position on the directive on gender-based violence during the Spanish presidency of the Council of the EU.

Soraya Rodríguez on discrimination and sexual violence in sport

Soraya Rodríguez calls for zero tolerance to discrimination and sexual violence in sport and calls on plenary to act

A project by Soraya Rodríguez

Women at the forefront is a space for reflection led by Spanish MEP Soraya Rodríguez Ramos. Its aim is to make visible and recognise the role of women in different areas of political, economic and social life around the world and contribute to the recognition of the fundamental role of women in the construction of a fairer and more equal society.