Spain aims to boost EU gender equality

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Source: bbc

Euro MPs have applauded a pledge by Spain to promote sexual equality in Europe and fight gender-based violence during its six-month EU presidency.
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Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero called gender-based violence "a scourge that still affects many societies in Europe", and vowed to "remove" it.
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Mr Zapatero's policy on gay rights has been opposed by the Roman Catholic Church, traditionally seen as the guardian of family values in Spain.

The Church also opposes the Spanish government's introduction of fast-track divorce and its plan to introduce abortion on demand.

Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8469654.stm

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