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Interseccionalidad en mediación: cómo diseñar procesos inclusivos para la igualdad real

Intersectionality in mediation: the case of Aisha and Carla

Intersectionality in mediation is not an abstract theory, but a practical tool that allows mediators to identify the different layers of vulnerability affecting those involved in a conflict. Factors such as language, immigration status, economic insecurity, sexual orientation, and gender identity are not secondary: they directly influence the ability to negotiate on equal terms.

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Do Children Have Too Many Holidays in Spain?

The length of school holidays in Spain has been a subject of recurring debate in educational, political, and social circles. Each academic year is organized around a calendar that establishes approximately 175-180 school days, according to Article 51 of Organic Law 2/2006 on Education (LOE), amended by the LOMLOE (2020), and developed by the autonomous communities in their school calendar decrees.