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France

Sexism in France: 1.2 million women targeted, four convictions made

Some 1.2 million French women were targeted with sexist insults in 2017, but there were just four convictions over the offence, according to a major report released on Thursday.

17/01/2019

USA

Euroviews. Trump's shameless use of female pain to sell his border wall | View

The president’s apparent concern this week for the victims of sexual assault and abuse is curious considering his actions.

12/01/2019

Living

Femme de Champagne - Part 2

“There’s space for women, and please come and join us. Just do it.”

11/01/2019

Living

Femme de Champagne - Part 1

Female leaders in Champagne: important influences on the direction of the region.

10/01/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi women to be notified of divorce via text, called a 'technical measure' by activists

On Sunday, the Saudi government announced they would start notifying women if their husbands filed for divorce via text message, which activists call "technological progress" rather than real progress.

08/01/2019

France

Female 'yellow vests' march across France

Hundreds of women of the 'yellow vests' movement marched in French cities on Sunday.

06/01/2019

India

Protests erupt after two women make landmark step in Indian temple

Two women were the first to step foot in a Hindu temple in India after a Supreme Court ruling in September overturned a ban on women of menstrating age from entering. Their actions raised the ire of conservative worshippers who protested the women's entry to the temple.

02/01/2019

Sweden

Frock 'n' roll: Man-free music festival 'violated discrimination laws'

What do you think? Is the festival discriminatory? Or do we need music events that cater for all tastes?

19/12/2018

World News

'Home is the most dangerous place for women'

A new report by the United Nations found that an average of 137 women across the world are killed by a partner or family member every day.

26/11/2018

World News

In which country do women experience the most street harassment?

A new study saw over 6,000 women surveyed in France, Spain, Italy, Germany, the UK and the USA to see where they experienced the most harassment in the street.

20/11/2018

World News

Photos chronicle life - and potential death - in the Arctic

The photographer had to learn how to use a gun to defend herself against polar bears, but she doesn't think the danger involved in her job is what puts women off.

15/11/2018

USA

Diversity wins the midterms. The women making history in 2018

A record number of women have made history in being elected to the House of Representatives in the 2018 US midterm election.

07/11/2018

Europe News

"Women create a more inclusive society"

Conference in Portugal fosters female entrepreneurship

15/10/2018

Switzerland

Swiss female politicians reveal battle with online abuse

Many female Swiss politicians are forced to deal with online verbal abuse every day. Euronews spoke to three Swiss women working in politics about their personal experiences with harassment online.

20/09/2018

World

Nanawax: The success story of an African print lover [Inspire Africa]

Hannane Ferdjani meets with Maureen Ayite - AKA Nanawax - a passionate businesswoman whose ready-to-wear brand has taken the African fashion scene by storm.

27/08/2018

Ukraine

Watch: Female skydivers set world record in Ukraine

Fifty-seven women have taken part in a synchronised skydive in Ukraine, setting a new world record.

04/08/2018

Afghanistan

Afghanistan: fighting terrorism through education

Can terrorism be defeated if illiteracy were eradicated in Afghanistan

23/07/2018

Business Planet

Supporting women's entrepreneurship in Europe

In partnership with The European Commission

Women make up 52% of Europe's population but they account for just 30% of startup entrepreneurs. Euronews went to Italy to find out why.

29/06/2018

World News

What is the most dangerous country to be a woman?

India is the most dangerous country to be a woman, and the USA also made the top 10 in the Thomson Reuters Foundation experts' survey this year.

26/06/2018

World

MENA women in sports are levelling the playing field

Women in the Middle East and North Africa are hurdling over stereotypes in sports. Inspire Middle East met up with four women from different countries in the region to see up close and personal how they are redefining what it means to be an Arab sportswoman.

15/06/2018