Hispanic women suffering from menstrual pain can now take medical leave. The publication spoke about the new law CBSNews.com.
In Spain, lawmakers decided to reform based on a 2010 law that guaranteed women’s sexual and reproductive rights.
Now authorities have added a change that will allow Hispanic women to stay home for several hours during the workday or to take medical leave if their menstrual pain is preventing them from working.
The MPs’ novelty was approved on 16 February. Equality Minister Montero hopes that this issue will finally cease to be a taboo in society. The issue of women’s health is handled within the framework of gender equality in health services in Spain.
The introduction of new measures to protect women made Spain the first European country to take such a step.
In addition, under the law, girls aged 16 and 17 can have abortions without parental consent. In addition, the government has expanded public funding for the development of contraceptives and male hormonal contraceptives.
Free distribution of combined oral contraceptives in medical centers and services throughout Spain is guaranteed.
Previously reportedThat Australia is proposing to introduce “menstrual leave” for women. At the same time, Japan, Indonesia, South Korea and China have already implemented the procedure for implementing such “permissions” at the legislative level.