Women’s Day 2026 – Spain’s leap towards sex equality, the triumphs & lingering shadows of the past

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• – Spain celebrates 40th anniversary of women's rights law, introducing greater flexibility in parental leave and paid parental pay for both mothers and fathers.
• – Women make up 52.6% of the workforce and hold 28.6% of parliamentary seats, with notable representation in key government positions.
• – Despite progress, women still face pay gaps and unequal representation in senior leadership positions and the judiciary.