Gender

Tech News

Women largely underrepresented in European tech, index finds

Women are underrepresented in the entire EU tech ecosystem from the classroom to the C-suite, a new gender and diversity index found.

06/03/2025

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Protests erupt over Iowa bill on gender identity protections

Hundreds protested at the Iowa Capitol against a bill to remove gender identity protections, which moved quickly through the legislature despite opposition.

28/02/2025

Europe News

Gender balance on company boards facing delays in implementation

MEPs welcomed European Commission's recent launch of infringement proceedings against 17 member states, but they say more action is needed to create positive environment for change.

14/02/2025

Culture news

Director Jennifer Tang on Shakespeare, gender and theatre in 2025

Jennifer Tang's folio-feminising London production at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse proves that bathos conquers all, even if it's by accident. She talks to Euronews Culture about the play and her view on the survival of theatre.

30/01/2025

Europe in Motion

High-tech jobs: These regions are hiring the most women in the EU

Two Hungarian regions and one Italian top female employment in high-tech jobs across the EU.

27/01/2025

Culture news

‘We will NOT be silent’: Celebs react to Trump's 'two gender' policy

The President of the United States has ruled that America will recognise only two sexes: male and female. Many were quick to point out Donald Trump doesn’t know the difference between 'sex' and 'gender', and celebrities have expressed their support for those impacted by his new executive order.

22/01/2025

Healthcare

Why Western Europe is rolling back access to puberty blockers

Several countries have restricted the use of puberty blockers, citing insufficient evidence on their benefits for gender-questioning youth and potential long-term effects.

13/12/2024

Health news

UK ban on puberty blockers upheld by High Court

The emergency restrictions came into effect in June.

29/07/2024

Culture news

Are the Oscars going to introduce gender-neutral categories?

Academy CEO Bill Kramer has confirmed that conversations are ongoing regarding the possibility of gender-neutral categories for the Oscars. Not everyone thinks this is a good idea...

21/06/2024

Europe News

Female lobby groups fear men to dominate EP if far-right surges

EU female lobby groups are concerned men might dominate key decision-making committees in European Parliament if far-right surge after elections

05/06/2024

Business

Here's the two European countries with no female listed company CEOs

Two countries within the European Union have no females leading any listed company.

01/05/2024

Culture news

Will Ireland redefine constitutional language on ‘women in the home'?

Celebrating International Women's Day takes on a unique significance in Ireland this year, as the country engages in a crucial vote on changing its eight-decade-year-old constitutional language on the role of women.

08/03/2024

Culture news

Five facts you need to know about International Women’s Day

Every year on 8 March, International Women’s Day is celebrated. But what do you know about IWD? We’re here to answer five important questions…

08/03/2024

Culture news

Oscars 2024: Study finds gender-balanced productions stagnate

The Reframe study states that there has been “no notable increase in the number of films that meet the criteria for the Stamp”, which is awarded to features that hire women or individuals of other underrepresented gender identities/expressions in at least 50% of key roles.

04/03/2024

Tech News

The 10 most popular AI tools - and yes, ChatGPT is still number 1

ChatGPT remains by far the most popular AI tool, trailed by these less-famous but still widely used chatbots, image generators, and writing tools.

02/02/2024

Italy

Murdered Italian woman's father urges men to be agents of change

22-year-old Giulia Cecchetin's murder galvanised public outrage against violence targeting women in Italy.

06/12/2023

Culture news

Robert De Niro shouts at former assistant suing him in court

De Niro is being sued for $12 million (€11.2m) in the gender discrimination and retaliation lawsuit.

01/11/2023

Culture news

Robert De Niro denies gender discrimination claim in civil trial

De Niro is being sued for $12 million (€11.2m) in the gender discrimination and retaliation lawsuit

31/10/2023

World News

Trans rights in Europe: Where does your country stand?

While a number of European nations have been praised by leading trans organisations for their commitment to improving rights for the marginalised group, others - including Slovakia and the UK - have been told they still have a long way to go.

28/10/2023

World News

Gender equality in European homes: Survey shows it's a long way off

As a new poll has revealed housework and childcare in the UK remains unequally split between men and women - and the picture is often bleaker across Europe.

23/09/2023