Barcelona court rejects investigation into head of Spanish riot police for referendum day violence
Officers at polling stations responsible for own actions as no orders issued to "act forcefully," say judges
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How has the pandemic affected women more than men?
Laura Martínez of the Catalan Women's Institute on frontline workers, work-life balance and gender-based violence
Conservative politician quits party amid sexual assault investigation
People's Party deputy head Daniel Serrano resigns following abuse allegations from party colleague
Conservative MP charged with sexual assault of party colleague
People’s Party deputy head in Catalonia Daniel Serrano resigns and will not keep his parliament seat after the next election
Increase in gender-based violence during confinement
More women and children given care already in 2020 than in all of 2019
Weekend social life drops due to new restrictions but 1,000 people reported in one day
Far-right groups violence on the rise after being deemed as 'opportunist' to mingle in Covid-related protests
50 Catalan police officers under investigation over handling of last October's riots
Mossos d’Esquadra head defends police officers as "mostly passive and defensive"
State of alarm 'multiplies' police impunity for racist abuses, says SOS Racisme
NGO received 12 complaints since March 16, of which 7 are related to security forces
Coronavirus lockdown can worsen instances of gender-based violence, says women’s group
Being forced into confinement with an abuser could lead to more victims seeking out help
Barcelona council to house 1,000 vulnerable people in congress venue
City authority also rents 200 tourist apartments for people at risk and opens three centers for homeless
Gender (in)equality: what does feminism mean?
Catalan News speaks to a number of women who share their thoughts on sexism in Catalonia and beyond
Gender (in)equality: where are we now?
Women’s rights have come a long way in Catalonia but there is still plenty of room for improvement
New center for women and children who have suffered gender violence
Facility in city of Manresa will cover central Catalonia and will provide expert therapy in a range of fields from psychology to law
Police officers seemingly contradict official version of referendum crackdown
Four agents say riot police head gave order to charge at voters, while top officials said no one gave a specific instruction
Arrests for gender-based violence up 2.6% in 2019
Increase in reports of attempted murder and sexual abuse in intimate relationships noted as Catalonia commemorates International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women