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Women's Suffrage
On 1st February 1945 all Italian women aged 21 are granted the right to vote. -
Prohibition of dismissal for marriage or maternity
In 1963 a law which guaranteed the preservation of jobs for working mothers is passed. -
Law on the abolition of prostitution
In 1958, Parliament approves a bill about the closure of brothels, whose aim was to eliminate the exploitation of prostitution from the country. -
Women's access to public professions
Women can enter all public offices, professions and jobs, including the judiciary, without job limitations. -
Divorce Law
The "divorce law” introduces not only the possibility of getting separated and subsequently divorced, but also important rules on the protection of minors and on the protection of the weaker spouse. -
Family Law Reform
The “Family law” implements the constitutional principle of equality of spouses. -
Equal Opportunities in the world of work (Tina Anselmi)
The law prohibits any discrimination based on sex with regard to access to employment, pay and career. -
Abortion Law
On 28th May 1978, the Italian senate passes a law legalizing abortion. -
Honour Crime and Reparatory marriage
With the law of 5th September 1981, the honour crime and the reparatory marriage are abolished. -
Law against sexual violence
On 15th February 1996, Law No. 66 against sexual violence was approved. -
Law Against stalking
In 2009 stalking becomes a crime thanks to the Law No. 38 which was also included in the Penal Code among the crimes against moral freedom. -
Law Against femminicide
. In 2013, the law against feminicide is approved by the Senate with 143 votes in favour to provide greater protection for women. -
Today
Although there is still a long way to go, the role of women and their rights have considerably changed through time and have come to have full
recognition. Yet we must not forget that much has been achieved thanks to the commitment
of many women who worked, often with sacrifice, so that real equality between men and
women could be reached.
