A step forward in the familiar equality
Single -parent families have made a significant decision from the Constitutional Court, which has authorized the extension of birth permit in an additional 10 weeks. This resolution, as a result of a long legal battle, seeks to equate the rights of single mothers with those of bip parent families, thus ensuring a better support during the early stages of life of children.
A necessary reality in Catalonia
In Catalonia, the family landscape reveals that 12.8% of households are single -parent, with a majority -led majority. The INE points out that almost half of these families are in a situation of economic vulnerability. Despite the recognition of single -parenting for years, legal gaps that limit the rights of these families, including birth leave.
The legal struggle and institutional support
Law has played a key role in the defense of these mothers, with the Ronda Collective leading the initiative to equate the rights of single -parent families with those of the bipareals. The resolution of the High Court of Justice of the Basque Country was one of the first steps in this road, and the TSJC strengthened this trend with an opinion that recognized the right of a single mother to have 32 weeks of permit.
Challenges with the National Institute of Social Security
However, the road has not been exempt from obstacles. The National Social Security Institute has proposed resources that made it difficult to apply this permission, arguing that single -parenting is a personal choice. This situation has left many mothers in a precarious position, in the midst of administrative struggles.
A sentence that redefines family rights
The recent opinion of the Constitutional Court has been a turning point, recognizing that limiting birth permit for single -parent families is a form of discrimination. Sílvia Cobo, one of the affected mothers, celebrates this victory as a breakthrough for women who, like her, have to face the care of their children with limited resources.
The need for a legislative review
Despite advances, lawyer Olga Marquina insists that the current solution is not enough. The legislation must be updated to reflect the current family diversity. Birth permit, in its current form, is still insufficient for the real needs of single -parent families.
The visibility of single -parent families
Reports on the employment situation of single -parent mothers indicate that most are difficult to access a job that adapts to their needs. The lack of clear and uniform definitions at the state level generates inequalities and hinders access to necessary aid.
A future with hopes
With the recognition of discrimination and the recent extension of the permit, voices such as Cobo and Marquina emphasize the importance of continuing to fight for legislation that reflects family diversity. The battle for continuous equality, and it is essential that the needs of single -parent families are a priority on the political agenda.