Protests over attacks on women

Activists marched in more than 40 cities and towns in Spain to mark the UN’S International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

In Madrid, tens of thousands joined a feminist group calling for a massive protest and shouted “No more victims, we want freedom” as they marched through the capital.

Official figures show 44 women have died this year in Spain at the hands of their current or former partners. Since 2003, the number of victims has been 999 – 972 women and 27 children. Spain is preparing to reform laws on sex crimes after outrage at recent court decisions.