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gender-equality social-justice sports-governance

It's Over! - Rubiales Effect

202660 minGcurrent-affairs

Following Luis Rubiales' non-consensual kiss on Jennifer Hermoso, female athletes in Catalonia share their experiences of abuse, fueling a growing "Me Too" movement in sports.

gender-equality social-justice sports-governance

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Channel: True Story Documentary Channel

It's Over! - Rubiales Effect

2026• 60 minG

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Following Luis Rubiales' non-consensual kiss on Jennifer Hermoso, female athletes in Catalonia share their experiences of abuse, fueling a growing "Me Too" movement in sports.

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In August 2023, the Spanish women's national football team celebrated its first World Cup victory, but the event was marred by Luis Rubiales' non-consensual kiss on player Jennifer Hermoso. This incident sparked widespread outrage and prompted female athletes to speak out against sexism and gender inequalities in sports. "It's Over! - Rubiales Effect" features testimonies from various female athletes who share their experiences of abuse, contributing to a growing "Me Too" movement within Catalan sports.

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