International Women’s Day: Spanish MEP Iratxe García Pérez speaks out against mysogyny –by A. Welser, M.Sattonnay and O.Billot

Today Wednesday, 8 March, marks International Women’s Day, which celebrates the cultural, economic, social and political achievement of women.

Spanish PSOE lawmaker Iratxe García Péreze (S&D) speaking in the EU Parliament explains that a gender-biased mentality persists.

“We have to improve and we have to recognize that it  is necessary in that moment to work for the equality policy, to work for the same rights and opportunities,” she said.

To view speech Iratxe García Péreze to the EU Parliament click here: Spanish MEP Iratxe García Pérez speaks out against mysogyny – EURACTIV.com