The UN invites itself into the controversy over the forced kiss in Spain

2023-08-28 20:07:59

On Monday, the spokesperson for the UN Secretary General expressed regret over the persistence of “sexism” in sport. He called on the Spanish authorities to respond to the forced kiss that the head of the Spanish football federation gave on the cheek of the player Jenni Hermoso, “with respect for the rights of sportswomen”.

Asked regarding this incident, Stéphane Dujarric launched: “Is it so difficult not to kiss someone on the mouth! “. He underlined that the fundamental problem of sexism continues to be a reality in the world of sport, and he expressed the hope that the Spanish authorities and the government will approach this matter taking into account the rights of all sportswomen.

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Spanish justice announced Monday the opening of a preliminary investigation for “sexual assault” following this forced kiss of the Spanish football leader, Luis Rubiales, towards the world champion Jenni Hermoso, which aroused a wave of indignation .

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