Hidden homelessness of women stuck in a loop trying to survive
La Violeta, a women’s refuge in Barcelona, offers accommodation to those fighting to get their lives back after going through difficult situations
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1,200 Ukrainian refugees already in Catalonia, with 2,000 beds ready
Red Cross sending three trailers of humanitarian aid expected to help 11,000 people in Eastern Europe
Mental health issues more prevalent in women as 7% are diagnosed with depression
"Everything is an obstacle course and one day or another, you end up stumbling," Vall d’Hebron psychiatrist says
Women still face discrimination at work, at home and by science
Studies presented for International Women's Day show widespread gender inequality
International Women's Day 2022: A guide to protests across Catalonia
Feminist organizations call for a strike and demonstrations on March 8
500 Ukrainian refugees arrive in Barcelona
Red Cross has 400 beds available and says one in five refugees requires accommodation
Crossing Europe to support Ukrainians: 'I could only think about helping my people'
Around 2 million refugees have already fled following the Russian invasion and some will end up in Catalonia
Barcelona begins phase one of connecting tram networks through Diagonal Avenue
Beginning of project will see new stops built between Glòries and Verdaguer expected to be operational by early 2024
Barcelona turns blue and yellow again for latest Ukraine demonstration
Ukrainians urged 'Stop the War' and for NATO to declare the country a no-fly zone in new protest
‘Putin might be winning the military battle but he has lost the moral one’
"Do not blame Russia, this is Putin’s war," International Catalan Institute for Peace director warns
'I had plans to go to Barcelona. Now I have plans to fight Russians'
Kyiv resident Pavlo B. tells Catalan News about life in war-torn Ukraine
Ukrainian couple brings children to Catalonia and returns to home country to fight
Family left Ukraine over a week ago when first bombs started, now plans to "defend" country
Ukrainians on hunger strike stop protest to help their country in other ways
Camped out at Plaça de Catalunya, both say it "made no sense" anymore
Barcelona to host event to help international families choose schools for their kids
Round table, presentation and meetings with school and education department representatives on March 10
Humanitarian aid points for Ukraine: an interactive map
Various entities are gathering long-lasting food, clothes, medical supplies, and defence material to send to Ukraine
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