Spain Becomes First European Country To Pass Paid Menstrual Leave Law
This is a big win for all of Europe!
As a woman, dealing with the symptoms of your period is an excruciating experience. Cramps, fatigue, and mood swings can leave you feeling drained and overwhelmed. Unfortunately, for many women, this discomfort doesn’t stop them from fulfilling their work duties. It’s a well-known fact that menstrual pain can hinder productivity and make it difficult to give your 100% at work. In fact, a study in the UK revealed that period cramps can be just as painful as a heart attack. It’s no surprise that women around the world have been advocating for better support and understanding from their employers when it comes to dealing with menstrual pain. Thankfully, Spain has taken a step forward in the fight for gender equality by becoming the first country in Europe to pass a law that grants women paid leave for menstrual pain.
Spain became the 1st country in Europe to offer paid menstrual leave, for 3-5 days.
It also gave final approval to laws that:
▪️ enshrine rights to abortion for people over 16
▪️ let trans people over 16 self-identify gender by simple declaration, one of the only places to do so pic.twitter.com/syeJ7uBdTD— AJ+ (@ajplus) February 16, 2023
Spain has taken a bold step towards recognizing the painful experience of menstruation by passing a law that gives women the right to take paid leave from work when to get some rest especially when they have painful menstrual cramps. The country has made history by passing this law, it’s the first country in Europe to approve paid menstrual leave.
‘A historic day of progress’: Spain becomes first European country to provide menstrual leave https://t.co/0yVtmfgFOe
— MarketWatch (@MarketWatch) February 17, 2023
Also Read: 7 Reasons Why Women NEED And Deserve Period Leaves
This new law is part of a broader package of sexual and reproductive rights legislation that permits anyone aged 16 and above to obtain an abortion or freely change the gender on their ID card. The menstrual leave policy gives the right to a three-day absence, which can be extended to five days, for those with disabling periods that cause severe cramps, nausea, dizziness, and even vomiting. The leave will require a doctor’s note, and the public social security system will cover the costs.
The law gives the right to a three-day “menstrual” leave of absence – with the possibility of extending it to five days – for those with disabling periods, which can cause severe cramps, nausea, dizziness and even vomiting. https://t.co/B44qy0dFhR
— Euronews Next (@euronewsnext) February 16, 2023
The legislation aims to tackle the stereotypes and myths that continue to surround menstruation and hinder the lives of women. By acknowledging that menstruation can be a debilitating and painful experience, the law seeks to provide support and recognition to those who experience it.
Also Read: Hormonal Imbalance Or Irregular Periods Cannot Be Called Female Impotence, Rules Madras HC. Hear, Hear High Court!
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— Irene Montero (@IreneMontero) February 16, 2023
Irene Montero, Equality Minister, celebrated a momentous day for women’s rights, as an advocate of the leftwing government. Montero proclaimed last year that there was no longer a need for women to suffer through their workdays. She presented her government’s proposal as evidence for her statement.
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