Spain defends a global alliance for women's rights at the G20 in the face of a wave of reactionary forces

A joint communiqué was adopted at this ministerial meeting, from which only Argentina withdrew, with recommendations and commitments on gender equality, women's economic autonomy, care systems, the eradication of misogyny and gender-based violence, and climate action.

During her speech, Ana Redondo pointed out that "it is important to raise our voices to state loud and clear that economic prosperity is not sustainable without women". The minister insisted that the time has come to "globalise the rights of half the population, because no progress or economic advancement will be sustainable if it is built on the exploitation of women".

At the meeting, Redondo also assured that the success of the Spanish economy can be explained by the incorporation of female talent, highlighting national measures such as the increase in the Minimum Interprofessional Wage, the Equality Plans in companies and the Parity Law. The minister argued that there is no need to choose between economic growth and social justice.

"It is possible to grow economically at 2.8% and at the same time close the pay gap, while equalising paid and non-transferable parental leave for men and women.

With regard to gender violence, Ana Redondo alluded at this G20 ministerial meeting to the renewal of the State Pact against Gender Violence, stating that work will also be done to reach an agreement at international level.

Last, the minister stressed that "at the present historical crossroads and contrary to those who want us to go backwards, Spain is proposing more rights and more equality. Progress is not possible without justice, nor justice without women".

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