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World > UN News
UN Women welcomes FIFA action against Spanish football federation chief
By UN News
Aug 30, 2023 8:31 am

The UN agency championing gender equality has underlined its strong stance against abuse or harassment of women taking part in sport.

UN Women issued a statement on Tuesday hailing the decision by the global football organization FIFA to suspend Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales for kissing star player Jennifer Hermoso on the lips without her consent, after the national team won the Women's World Cup earlier this month.

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