On International Women’s Day, spotlight on Gaza, Israel, U.S., France
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on March 8, 2024
Spanish players were celebrating their victory over England at the women’s World Cup in Sydney in late August when the president of the Spanish soccer federation kissed a player on the lips. The incident — which the player called out as nonconsensual — caused national and international outrage. It also highlighted ongoing issues with attitudes toward consent and harassment in Spain.