Independent UN experts laud Spain for enacting new feminist laws

PNP DeskFebruary 21, 2023September 10, 202405 mins

Describing the new laws as a “fundamental feminist achievement”, they said the move was part of an ambitious agenda for social progress. The legislation guarantees and facilitates access to sexual and reproductive rights in the country. New menstrual leave, abortion laws The new overarching measures ensure safe and accessible abortions provided by national health agencies….

UN experts laud International Olympic Committee for considering admission of Russian, Belarusian athletes

PNP DeskFebruary 1, 2023September 9, 202406 mins

Against the backdrop of the ongoing and deadly Russian invasion of Ukraine, the experts urged the IOC to adopt a decision in that direction, and to go further. Level playing field needed Alexandra Xanthaki, Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights and Ashwini K.P., Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia…