"We are a multidisciplinary team at Women's Link, and we have experts in gender, violence, human rights, public policies and mental health. We have approached the case from a very comprehensive perspective, not only a legal one. The women have safeguarding plans. After talking to them, my understanding is that, at this complex time, they are placing their faith in the justice system in Spain."
"Spanish singer Julio Iglesias smiles during his star unveiling ceremony at the Walk of Fame in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016. Carlos Giusti (AP) Question. How are these two women doing now? Gema Fernandez. There were a lot of nerves before publication. Now what they tell us is that they feel supported and are proud of the step they have taken."
Two former workers have filed a lawsuit accusing Julio Iglesias of sexual assault, harassment and human trafficking for the purpose of forced labor and servitude. The Spanish Attorney General's Office will hear testimony from two protected witnesses identified as Rebeca and Laura. The NGO Women's Link provides multidisciplinary legal and psychosocial support, safeguarding plans, and specialist expertise in gender, violence, human rights and mental health. The women report feeling supported and proud of their decision and are placing faith in the Spanish justice system. The case is framed as significant for other victims given power imbalances and contexts of exploitation.
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